M1.6 Depth: 5.0 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Polylopho, Epirus (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-09-02 03:32:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Polylopho, Epirus (Greece) on September 2, 2026 at 03:32 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 56 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.6.

Details

Magnitude

M1.6

Depth

5.0 km

UTC time

2026-09-02 03:32:21 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Epirus

City

Polylopho

County

Ioannina Regional Unit

Village

Polylopho

Source

noa

Coordinates

39.62082, 20.69350

Temperature

22.1°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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Stats (last 24h)

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