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M1.7 Depth: 13.1 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Agios Christophoros Giourganistas, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-04-04 19:40:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 4, 2026 at 19:40 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Agios Christophoros Giourganistas, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece). With a focal depth of about 13 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 16 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
13.1 km
UTC time
2026-04-04 19:40:23 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Epeirou
City
Agios Christophoros Giourganistas
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Ioanninon
Village
Agios Christophoros Giourganistas
Source
noa
Coordinates
39.64050, 20.62317

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13.1 km
Shallow
13.1 km
13.1 km — close to the regional average (15.6 km)
Regional average: 15.6 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

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