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M1.7 Depth: 5.0 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Ekklisochori, Epirus (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-08-21 06:23:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 21, 2026 at 06:23 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Ekklisochori, Epirus (Greece). With a focal depth of about 5 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 data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 71 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-21 06:23:39 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Epirus
City
Ekklisochori
County
Ioannina Regional Unit
Village
Ekklisochori
Source
noa
Coordinates
39.69196, 20.56456
Temperature
25.2°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 (14.6 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: 333 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Stromboli
    Distance: 472 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
  • Milos
    Distance: 475 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Panarea
    Distance: 488 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 399 m ·Italy
  • Palinuro
    Distance: 492 km ·Compound ·Elevation: -70 m ·Last eruption: -8040 ·Italy

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