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M1.9 Depth: 5.0 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Ereikoussa Municipal Unit, Ioanian Islands (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-07-19 20:07:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 19, 2026 at 20:07 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near Ereikoussa Municipal Unit, Ioanian Islands (Greece). With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 78 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.1.

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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 (15.2 km)
Regional average: 15.2 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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