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M1.4 Depth: 19.5 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Corfu Regional Unit, Ioanian Islands (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-09-03 22:45:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.4 earthquake was recorded near Corfu Regional Unit, Ioanian Islands (Greece) on September 3, 2026 at 22:45 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 19 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: 55 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 19.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 19.5 km
Shallow
19.5 km
19.5 km — deeper 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

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    Distance: 337 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Stromboli
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  • Panarea
    Distance: 446 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 399 m ·Italy
  • Palinuro
    Distance: 456 km ·Compound ·Elevation: -70 m ·Last eruption: -8040 ·Italy
  • Vulcano
    Distance: 460 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 500 m ·Last eruption: 1890 ·Italy
  • Lipari
    Distance: 460 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 590 m ·Last eruption: 1230 ·Italy

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