M1.4 Depth: 30.6 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Greece

UTC time: 2026-04-06 02:20:25 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.4 earthquake was recorded near Greece on April 6, 2026 at 02:20 UTC. With a focal depth of about 31 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 event was recorded by NOA.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
30.6 km
UTC time
2026-04-06 02:20:25 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
noa
Coordinates
38.91815, 20.88043
Temperature
9.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 30.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 30.6 km
Shallow
30.6 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: 258 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 398 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 484 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 486 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Stromboli
    Distance: 491 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy

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