M4.6 Depth: 5.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near GREECE

UTC time: 2026-04-06 04:20:51 UTC Local time:
M4.6 earthquake near GREECE on Apr 6, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M4.6 Earthquake near GREECE · 2026-04-06 04:20:51 UTC

About this earthquake

On April 6, 2026 at 04:20 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near GREECE. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-06 04:20:51 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.74190, 20.73340
Temperature
12.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 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: 327 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 468 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Stromboli
    Distance: 487 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy

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