M1.4 Depth: 17.0 km

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

UTC time: 2026-04-07 14:27:42 UTC Local time: —

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: 48 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

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

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Depth profile

Shallow

17 km

17 km — close to 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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Kolumbo

Distance: 304 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Santorini

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Nisyros

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