M1.4 Depth: 13.9 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Anaktoriou, Periphereia Dytikes Elladas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-04-30 18:31:18 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 30, 2026 at 18:31 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near Demotike Enoteta Anaktoriou, Periphereia Dytikes Elladas (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 14 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 61 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.3.

Details

Magnitude

M1.4

Depth

13.9 km

UTC time

2026-04-30 18:31:18 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Dytikes Elladas

City

Demotike Enoteta Anaktoriou

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Aitoloakarnanias

Village

Monasteraki

Source

noa

Coordinates

38.82980, 20.94406

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

13.9 km

13.9 km — close to the regional average (15.6 km)

Regional average: 15.6 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: 248 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 388 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 475 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 476 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Stromboli

Distance: 497 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy

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