M1.8 Depth: 14.5 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Kalochori, Epirus (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-06-21 04:43:44 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Kalochori, Epirus (Greece) on June 21, 2026 at 04:43 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: 101 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.4.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
14.5 km
UTC time
2026-06-21 04:43:44 UTC
Local time
Country
State
City
Village
Kalochori
Source
noa
Coordinates
39.67117, 20.60349
Temperature
24.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14.5 km
Shallow
14.5 km
14.5 km — close to the regional average (15.6 km)
Regional average: 15.6 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: 329 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 471 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Stromboli
    Distance: 474 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
  • Panarea
    Distance: 491 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 399 m ·Italy
  • Palinuro
    Distance: 495 km ·Compound ·Elevation: -70 m ·Last eruption: -8040 ·Italy

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