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M1.6 Depth: 32.5 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Municipality of Pyrgos, Western Greece (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-09-01 22:27:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 1, 2026 at 22:27 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Municipality of Pyrgos, Western Greece (Greece). With a focal depth of about 32 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 58 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 32.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 32.5 km
Shallow
32.5 km
32.5 km — deeper 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

  • Methana
    Distance: 168 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 287 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 379 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 381 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece

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Stats (last 24h)

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Country (24h)
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