Magnitude
M1.3
- Depth
- 5.7 km
- Source
- NOA
Thessaly · Elassona Municipality
Country overviewGreece · Thessaly
M1.3 Earthquake near Elassona Municipality, Thessaly (Greece)
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About this earthquake
On August 16, 2026 at 16:47 UTC, a magnitude M1.3 earthquake occurred near Elassona Municipality, Thessaly (Greece). With a focal depth of about 6 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 69 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.1.
Details
ID
c0b43c60a19f7c5e5c4d6061b82e20eb4f1d1bba
Magnitude
M1.3
Depth
5.7 km
UTC time
2026-08-16 16:47:03 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Village
Verdikoussa
Source
noa
Coordinates
39.75234,
21.95470
Temperature
23.3°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5.7 km
5.7 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
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
488
Country (24h)
Greece
69