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M1.7 Depth: 5.0 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Dramese, Epirus (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-08-30 04:00:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 30, 2026 at 04:00 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Dramese, Epirus (Greece). 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 65 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.6.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-30 04:00:05 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Epirus
City
Dramese
County
Thesprotia Regional Unit
Village
Dramese
Source
noa
Coordinates
39.51225, 20.35778
Temperature
20.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
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.

Depth classes per USGS

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  • Milos
    Distance: 475 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Lipari
    Distance: 482 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 590 m ·Last eruption: 1230 ·Italy

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