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M1.2 Depth: 11.5 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Periphereiake Enoteta Samou, Periphereia Boreiou Aigaiou (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-04-08 03:27:18 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 8, 2026 at 03:27 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near Periphereiake Enoteta Samou, Periphereia Boreiou Aigaiou (Greece). With a focal depth of about 12 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 EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 37 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
11.5 km
UTC time
2026-04-08 03:27:18 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Boreiou Aigaiou
City
Periphereiake Enoteta Samou
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Samou
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.86990, 26.94470

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.5 km
Shallow
11.5 km
11.5 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

  • Nisyros
    Distance: 144 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 159 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 198 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 213 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 257 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 319 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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