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M1.6 Depth: 25.8 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Granitsa, Epirus (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-06-20 06:54:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Granitsa, Epirus (Greece) on June 20, 2026 at 06:54 UTC. With a focal depth of about 26 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 data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 86 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.4.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
25.8 km
UTC time
2026-06-20 06:54:43 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Epirus
City
Granitsa
County
Ioannina Regional Unit
Village
Granitsa
Source
noa
Coordinates
39.62769, 20.59204
Temperature
25.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 25.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 25.8 km
Shallow
25.8 km
25.8 km — deeper than the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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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