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M1.3 Earthquake near Municipal Unit of Lefkada, Ioanian Islands (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-08-18 13:30:13 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M1.3
Depth
8.1 km
Source
NOA

Ioanian Islands · Municipal Unit of Lefkada

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About this earthquake

On August 18, 2026 at 13:30 UTC, a magnitude M1.3 earthquake occurred near Municipal Unit of Lefkada, Ioanian Islands (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 67 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.9.

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.1 km
Shallow
8.1 km
8.1 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.

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  • Vulcano
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Stats (last 24h)

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492
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