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M4.0 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near Demos Zitsas, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-04-12 19:02:29 UTC Local time: —
M4.0 earthquake near Demos Zitsas on Apr 12, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M4.0 Earthquake near Demos Zitsas, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece) · 2026-04-12 19:02:29 UTC

About this earthquake

On April 12, 2026 at 19:02 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near Demos Zitsas, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 44 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-12 19:02:29 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Epeirou
City
Demos Zitsas
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Ioanninon
Village
Demos Zitsas
Source
usgs
Coordinates
39.65830, 20.66100

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Methana
    Distance: 324 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 466 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Stromboli
    Distance: 479 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
  • Panarea
    Distance: 496 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 399 m ·Italy

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