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M1.6 Depth: 16.0 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Agios Christophoros Giourganistas, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-04-11 11:12:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Agios Christophoros Giourganistas, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece) on April 11, 2026 at 11:12 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 16 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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: 42 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
16.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-11 11:12:24 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Epeirou
City
Agios Christophoros Giourganistas
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Ioanninon
Village
Agios Christophoros Giourganistas
Source
noa
Coordinates
39.62357, 20.62180
Temperature
15.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16 km
Shallow
16 km
16 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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