M1.3 Depth: 5.0 km

M1.3 Earthquake near Kastrosykia, Epirus (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-08-29 23:59:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.3 earthquake was recorded near Kastrosykia, Epirus (Greece) on August 29, 2026 at 23:59 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 67 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.6.

Details

Magnitude

M1.3

Depth

5.0 km

UTC time

2026-08-29 23:59:32 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Epirus

City

Kastrosykia

County

Preveza Regional Unit

Village

Kastrosykia

Source

noa

Coordinates

39.09528, 20.61448

Temperature

28.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

5 km

5 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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