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M1.8 Earthquake near Laliza, Epirus (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-08-16 09:59:33 UTC Local time: —

Magnitude

M1.8

Depth: 5.0 km
Source: NOA

Epirus · Laliza

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Laliza, Epirus (Greece) on August 16, 2026 at 09:59 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 69 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.1.

Details

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Magnitude

M1.8

Depth

5.0 km

UTC time

2026-08-16 09:59:33 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Epirus

City

Laliza

County

Ioannina Regional Unit

Village

Laliza

Source

noa

Coordinates

39.58669, 20.61778

Temperature

27.5°C

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.

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