Magnitude
M1.8
- Depth
- 10.7 km
- Source
- NOA
Epirus · Perama Municipal Unit
Country overviewGreece · Epirus
M1.8 Earthquake near Perama Municipal Unit, Epirus (Greece)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Perama Municipal Unit, Epirus (Greece) on August 17, 2026 at 16:02 UTC. With a focal depth of about 11 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: 69 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.1.
Details
ID
c4be607115b4ed831c1e435f1ec2ac013e3a7347
Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
10.7 km
UTC time
2026-08-17 16:02:59 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Village
Kranoula
Source
noa
Coordinates
39.75067,
20.78757
Temperature
23.3°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10.7 km
10.7 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
Volcanoes nearby
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Methana
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Milos
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Stromboli
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Stats (last 24h)
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494
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Greece
69
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