M1.2 Depth: 14.1 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Brysoula, Epirus (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-06-17 03:15:44 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near Brysoula, Epirus (Greece) on June 17, 2026 at 03:15 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 14 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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: 85 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.2.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
14.1 km
UTC time
2026-06-17 03:15:44 UTC
Local time
Country
State
City
Village
Brysoula
Source
noa
Coordinates
39.68170, 20.53619
Temperature
20.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14.1 km
Shallow
14.1 km
14.1 km — close to the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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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