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M1.2 Depth: 15.0 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Palioure, Epirus (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-06-21 21:19:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near Palioure, Epirus (Greece) on June 21, 2026 at 21:19 UTC. With a focal depth of about 15 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 event was recorded by NOA. Greece: 63 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.6.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
15.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-21 21:19:52 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Epirus
City
Palioure
County
Ioannina Regional Unit
Village
Palioure
Source
noa
Coordinates
39.70047, 20.62546
Temperature
20.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15 km
Shallow
15 km
15 km — close to 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: 330 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 472 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Stromboli
    Distance: 477 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
  • Panarea
    Distance: 494 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 399 m ·Italy
  • Palinuro
    Distance: 497 km ·Compound ·Elevation: -70 m ·Last eruption: -8040 ·Italy

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