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M1.8 Depth: 5.0 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Kefallonia Regional Unit, Ioanian Islands (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-08-20 00:01:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Kefallonia Regional Unit, Ioanian Islands (Greece) on August 20, 2026 at 00:01 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: 62 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.8.

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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 (14.7 km)
Regional average: 14.7 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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