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M1.5 Earthquake near Lyngos, Epirus (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-08-19 18:34:00 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

On August 19, 2026 at 18:34 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near Lyngos, 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 event was recorded by NOA. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 70 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.9.

Details

ID
bdd1ecb7d3b537e5d7a5a93ffa1301e60ea13156
Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-19 18:34:00 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Epirus
City
Lyngos
County
Ioannina Regional Unit
Village
Lyngos
Source
noa
Coordinates
39.59281, 20.71880
Temperature
24.0°C

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 (14.6 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

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    Distance: 316 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 457 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Stromboli
    Distance: 483 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
  • Panarea
    Distance: 499 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 399 m ·Italy

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