M4.5 Depth: 6.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near Ioannina, Ipeiros (Yunanistan)

UTC time: 2026-04-06 04:20:48 UTC Local time:
M4.5 earthquake near Ioannina, Ipeiros (Yunanistan) on Apr 6, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M4.5 Earthquake near Ioannina, Ipeiros (Yunanistan) · 2026-04-06 04:20:48 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near Ioannina, Ipeiros (Yunanistan) on April 6, 2026 at 04:20 UTC. With a focal depth of about 6 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by AFAD.

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
6.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-06 04:20:48 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
afad
Coordinates
40.11306, 20.70083
Temperature
8.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6 km
Shallow
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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Methana
    Distance: 359 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Stromboli
    Distance: 494 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy

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