M1.8 Depth: 5.0 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Geroplatanos, Epirus (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-07-01 16:40:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Geroplatanos, Epirus (Greece) on July 1, 2026 at 16:40 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: 140 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.

Details

Magnitude

M1.8

Depth

5.0 km

UTC time

2026-07-01 16:40:47 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Epirus

City

Geroplatanos

County

Ioannina Regional Unit

Village

Geroplatanos

Source

noa

Coordinates

39.99775, 20.63661

Temperature

25.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

5 km

5 km — shallower than the regional average (15.6 km)

Regional average: 15.6 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: 353 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Stromboli

Distance: 485 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
Milos

Distance: 494 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Palinuro

Distance: 500 km ·Compound ·Elevation: -70 m ·Last eruption: -8040 ·Italy

Historic earthquake map · Greece

Open history map

Explore recent and long-term earthquake activity in this country. Use filters to narrow down by magnitude, depth, and date range.

Country statistics · Greece

Country overview

View earthquake KPIs, strongest and latest events, and averages for this country.

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)

732

Country (24h)