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M1.2 Depth: 12.3 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Kalochori, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-04-28 03:16:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near Kalochori, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece) on April 28, 2026 at 03:16 UTC. With a focal depth of about 12 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
12.3 km
UTC time
2026-04-28 03:16:28 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Epeirou
City
Kalochori
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Ioanninon
Village
Kalochori
Source
noa
Coordinates
39.67300, 20.62637
Temperature
15.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.3 km
Shallow
12.3 km
12.3 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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  • Palinuro
    Distance: 497 km ·Compound ·Elevation: -70 m ·Last eruption: -8040 ·Italy

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