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M1.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Artopoula, Epirus (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-08-20 13:33:04 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 20, 2026 at 13:33 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near Artopoula, Epirus (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: 69 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.2.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-20 13:33:04 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Epirus
City
Artopoula
County
Ioannina Regional Unit
Village
Artopoula
Source
noa
Coordinates
39.49623, 20.70928
Temperature
31.1°C

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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 (14.7 km)
Regional average: 14.7 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Methana
    Distance: 309 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 451 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Stromboli
    Distance: 480 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
  • Panarea
    Distance: 497 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 399 m ·Italy

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