M1.6 Depth: 13.9 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Daphnophyto, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-04-09 20:51:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Daphnophyto, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece) on April 9, 2026 at 20:51 UTC. With a focal depth of about 14 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 42 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M1.6

Depth

13.9 km

UTC time

2026-04-09 20:51:15 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Epeirou

City

Daphnophyto

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Ioanninon

Village

Daphnophyto

Source

noa

Coordinates

39.72061, 20.64560

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

13.9 km

13.9 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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