M1.4 Depth: 8.8 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Demos Elassonas, Periphereia Thessalias (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-04-30 16:02:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.4 earthquake was recorded near Demos Elassonas, Periphereia Thessalias (Greece) on April 30, 2026 at 16:02 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 62 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M1.4

Depth

8.8 km

UTC time

2026-04-30 16:02:22 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Thessalias

City

Demos Elassonas

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Larisas

Village

Berdikoussa

Source

noa

Coordinates

39.79843, 21.95023

Temperature

5.7°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

8.8 km

8.8 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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Distance: 477 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
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