M1.7 Depth: 5.0 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Basiliko, Epirus (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-08-12 22:22:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near Basiliko, Epirus (Greece) on August 12, 2026 at 22:22 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 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: 44 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.2.

Details

Magnitude

M1.7

Depth

5.0 km

UTC time

2026-08-12 22:22:39 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Epirus

City

Basiliko

County

Ioannina Regional Unit

Village

Basiliko

Source

noa

Coordinates

40.01273, 20.63282

Temperature

24.6°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

5 km

5 km — shallower than the regional average (14.8 km)

Regional average: 14.8 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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