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M1.0 Earthquake near Municipal Unit of Koronia, Central Greece (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-08-18 18:06:46 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M1.0
Depth
10.6 km
Source
NOA

Central Greece · Municipal Unit of Koronia

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About this earthquake

On August 18, 2026 at 18:06 UTC, a magnitude M1.0 earthquake occurred near Municipal Unit of Koronia, Central Greece (Greece). With a focal depth of about 11 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: 68 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.9.

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.6 km
Shallow
10.6 km
10.6 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.

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