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M1.8 Depth: 5.6 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Philiaton, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-04-17 20:49:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 17, 2026 at 20:49 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Demotike Enoteta Philiaton, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece). With a focal depth of about 6 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 50 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
5.6 km
UTC time
2026-04-17 20:49:25 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Epeirou
City
Demotike Enoteta Philiaton
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Thesprotias
Source
noa
Coordinates
39.68216, 20.51010

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.6 km
Shallow
5.6 km
5.6 km — shallower than 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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