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M1.4 Depth: 12.5 km

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

UTC time: 2026-04-12 02:40:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 12, 2026 at 02:40 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near Daphnophyto, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece). With a focal depth of about 12 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 44 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
12.5 km
UTC time
2026-04-12 02:40:07 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Epeirou
City
Daphnophyto
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Ioanninon
Village
Daphnophyto
Source
noa
Coordinates
39.73114, 20.64056
Temperature
7.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.5 km
Shallow
12.5 km
12.5 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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