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M1.4 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Opountion, Periphereia Stereas Elladas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-04-07 14:27:42 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
17.0 km
Source
NOA

Periphereia Stereas Elladas · Demotike Enoteta Opountion

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About this earthquake

On April 7, 2026 at 14:27 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near Demotike Enoteta Opountion, Periphereia Stereas Elladas (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 17 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: 95 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.

Details

ID
269ee8f3c28d57276d8bfeeeae52e59f2f0fa74f
Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
17.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-07 14:27:42 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Stereas Elladas
City
Demotike Enoteta Opountion
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Phthiotidas
Village
Martino
Source
noa
Coordinates
38.58994, 23.22556

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 17 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 17 km
Shallow
17 km
17 km — close to the regional average (14.5 km)
Regional average: 14.5 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Methana
    Distance: 108 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 236 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 304 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 309 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 412 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 460 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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Context for this earthquake

15 Sep 2025 – 15 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 4,997 Catalogue entries

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Country (24h)
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