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M1.9 Depth: 5.0 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Phtere, Epirus (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-08-15 21:30:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.9 earthquake was recorded near Phtere, Epirus (Greece) on August 15, 2026 at 21:30 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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: 59 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-15 21:30:50 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Epirus
City
Phtere
County
Ioannina Regional Unit
Village
Phtere
Source
noa
Coordinates
39.58135, 20.55499
Temperature
20.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (14.8 km)
Regional average: 14.8 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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    Distance: 325 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
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    Distance: 469 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
  • Panarea
    Distance: 485 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 399 m ·Italy
  • Palinuro
    Distance: 491 km ·Compound ·Elevation: -70 m ·Last eruption: -8040 ·Italy

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