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M1.7 Depth: 17.7 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Kourenta, Epirus (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-06-15 05:00:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 15, 2026 at 05:00 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Kourenta, Epirus (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 18 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 106 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
17.7 km
UTC time
2026-06-15 05:00:48 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Epirus
City
Kourenta
County
Ioannina Regional Unit
Village
Kourenta
Source
noa
Coordinates
39.65057, 20.59296
Temperature
23.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 17.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 17.7 km
Shallow
17.7 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: 328 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 470 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Stromboli
    Distance: 473 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
  • Panarea
    Distance: 490 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 399 m ·Italy
  • Palinuro
    Distance: 494 km ·Compound ·Elevation: -70 m ·Last eruption: -8040 ·Italy

Sources: Smithsonian GVP & USGS

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