M1.5 Depth: 10.0 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Polystafylo, Epirus (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-08-26 21:51:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near Polystafylo, Epirus (Greece) on August 26, 2026 at 21:51 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 66 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.6.

Details

Magnitude

M1.5

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-08-26 21:51:34 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Epirus

City

Polystafylo

County

Preveza Regional Unit

Village

Polystafylo

Source

noa

Coordinates

39.36951, 20.74033

Temperature

23.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 km — shallower than the regional average (14.6 km)

Regional average: 14.6 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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