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M1.4 Depth: 15.0 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Ionian Sea

UTC time: 2026-06-16 22:36:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 16, 2026 at 22:36 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near Ionian Sea. With a focal depth of about 15 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.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
15.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-16 22:36:06 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
noa
Coordinates
37.44598, 20.66986
Temperature
23.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15 km
Shallow
15 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: 236 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 345 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 436 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 440 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece

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