M1.5 Depth: 19.3 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Greece

UTC time: 2026-04-05 10:18:40 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near Greece on April 5, 2026 at 10:18 UTC. With a focal depth of about 19 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
19.3 km
UTC time
2026-04-05 10:18:40 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
noa
Coordinates
38.10928, 20.38559
Temperature
17.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 19.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 19.3 km
Shallow
19.3 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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