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M1.7 Depth: 10.5 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Chin'ka, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-04-12 19:48:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 12, 2026 at 19:48 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Chin'ka, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 11 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: 47 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
10.5 km
UTC time
2026-04-12 19:48:00 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Epeirou
City
Chin'ka
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Ioanninon
Village
Chin'ka
Source
noa
Coordinates
39.61807, 20.63736

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.5 km
Shallow
10.5 km
10.5 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Methana
    Distance: 323 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 464 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Stromboli
    Distance: 476 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
  • Panarea
    Distance: 493 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 399 m ·Italy
  • Palinuro
    Distance: 498 km ·Compound ·Elevation: -70 m ·Last eruption: -8040 ·Italy

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