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M1.6 Depth: 4.8 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Filiates Municipal Unit, Epirus (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-06-21 17:35:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Filiates Municipal Unit, Epirus (Greece) on June 21, 2026 at 17:35 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 70 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.8 km
Shallow
4.8 km
4.8 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

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