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M1.3 Depth: 6.1 km

M1.3 Earthquake near Greece-Albania Border Region (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-04-28 03:09:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.3 earthquake was recorded near Greece-Albania Border Region (Greece) on April 28, 2026 at 03:09 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: 55 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M1.3
Depth
6.1 km
UTC time
2026-04-28 03:09:27 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
City
Periphereia Epeirou
Source
noa
Coordinates
39.63181, 20.64560
Temperature
15.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.1 km
Shallow
6.1 km
6.1 km — shallower than the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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

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    Distance: 499 km ·Compound ·Elevation: -70 m ·Last eruption: -8040 ·Italy

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