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M1.4 Earthquake near Perama Municipal Unit, Epirus (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-08-19 00:39:12 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

On August 19, 2026 at 00:39 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near Perama Municipal Unit, Epirus (Greece). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 68 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.9.

Details

ID
9df2910bbf4288d256c6037b5765a5e6e541c254
Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-19 00:39:12 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Epirus
City
Perama Municipal Unit
County
Ioannina Regional Unit
Village
Kranoula
Source
noa
Coordinates
39.74032, 20.78128
Temperature
18.3°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
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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    Distance: 491 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy

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