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M1.7 Depth: 7.5 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Demos Dodones, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-04-08 04:55:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 8, 2026 at 04:55 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Demos Dodones, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 39 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
7.5 km
UTC time
2026-04-08 04:55:54 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Epeirou
City
Demos Dodones
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Ioanninon
Source
noa
Coordinates
39.57413, 20.63370

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.5 km
Shallow
7.5 km
7.5 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

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