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M1.8 Depth: 32.2 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Zakynthos Regional Unit, Ioanian Islands (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-08-31 06:39:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 31, 2026 at 06:39 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Zakynthos Regional Unit, Ioanian Islands (Greece). With a focal depth of about 32 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: 57 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 32.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 32.2 km
Shallow
32.2 km
32.2 km — deeper 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Methana
    Distance: 191 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 298 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 389 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 393 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece

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