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M1.7 Depth: 11.5 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Brosina, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-05-01 19:10:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near Brosina, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece) on May 1, 2026 at 19:10 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 11 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 26 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
11.5 km
UTC time
2026-05-01 19:10:24 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Epeirou
City
Brosina
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Ioanninon
Village
Brosina
Source
noa
Coordinates
39.65561, 20.54398
Temperature
7.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.5 km
Shallow
11.5 km
11.5 km — shallower than the regional average (15.6 km)
Regional average: 15.6 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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