M1.9 Depth: 5.0 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Granitsa, Epirus (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-08-15 18:58:46 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On August 15, 2026 at 18:58 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near Granitsa, Epirus (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 62 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-15 18:58:46 UTC
Local time
Country
State
City
Village
Granitsa
Source
noa
Coordinates
39.60350, 20.59067
Temperature
21.7°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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