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M1.9 Earthquake near Anargyroi, Epirus (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-08-19 19:06:49 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

On August 19, 2026 at 19:06 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near Anargyroi, Epirus (Greece). With a focal depth of about 10 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 data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 69 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.9.

Details

ID
e81487188c08216d3ae1c84b20142b2c74153723
Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-19 19:06:49 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Epirus
City
Anargyroi
County
Ioannina Regional Unit
Village
Anargyroi
Source
noa
Coordinates
39.67691, 20.70147
Temperature
23.7°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 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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    Distance: 323 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 465 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Stromboli
    Distance: 483 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
  • Panarea
    Distance: 500 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 399 m ·Italy

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