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M1.4 Depth: 15.5 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Kalochori, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-04-08 07:56:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.4 earthquake was recorded near Kalochori, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece) on April 8, 2026 at 07:56 UTC. With a focal depth of about 15 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 42 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
15.5 km
UTC time
2026-04-08 07:56:05 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Epeirou
City
Kalochori
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Ioanninon
Village
Kalochori
Source
noa
Coordinates
39.67438, 20.60394
Temperature
17.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15.5 km
Shallow
15.5 km
15.5 km — close to 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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    Distance: 495 km ·Compound ·Elevation: -70 m ·Last eruption: -8040 ·Italy

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