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M1.5 Earthquake near Astrochori, Epirus (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-09-10 05:18:45 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near Astrochori, Epirus (Greece) on September 10, 2026 at 05:18 UTC. 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: 121 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.

Details

ID
e85451b432c42d2eb4bc4a2e975c5ad633170b2b
Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-10 05:18:45 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Epirus
City
Astrochori
County
Arta Regional Unit
Village
Astrochori
Source
noa
Coordinates
39.25944, 21.30010
Temperature
16.1°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 (14.5 km)
Regional average: 14.5 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: 254 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 396 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 477 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 480 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece

Epirus

Context for this earthquake

10 Sep 2025 – 10 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 119 Catalogue entries

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