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M1.5 Depth: 10.0 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Nea Mousiotitsa, Epirus (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-08-18 04:19:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 18, 2026 at 04:19 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near Nea Mousiotitsa, Epirus (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 66 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-18 04:19:59 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Epirus
City
Nea Mousiotitsa
County
Ioannina Regional Unit
Village
Nea Mousiotitsa
Source
noa
Coordinates
39.43965, 20.82455
Temperature
16.2°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: 298 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 439 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Stromboli
    Distance: 489 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy

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