M1.6 Depth: 5.0 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Kourtesi, Western Greece (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-09-01 21:53:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 1, 2026 at 21:53 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Kourtesi, Western Greece (Greece). With a focal depth of about 5 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 56 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.6.

Details

Magnitude

M1.6

Depth

5.0 km

UTC time

2026-09-01 21:53:33 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Western Greece

City

Kourtesi

County

Elis Regional Unit

Village

Kourtesi

Source

noa

Coordinates

37.99322, 21.31963

Temperature

25.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

5 km

5 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.

Depth classes per USGS

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Santorini

Distance: 402 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Kolumbo

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