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M0.9 Depth: 19.5 km

M0.9 Earthquake near Abarikos, Periphereia Dytikes Elladas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-04-30 15:21:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.9 earthquake was recorded near Abarikos, Periphereia Dytikes Elladas (Greece) on April 30, 2026 at 15:21 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 event was recorded by NOA. Greece: 67 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.3.

Details

Magnitude
M0.9
Depth
19.5 km
UTC time
2026-04-30 15:21:47 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Dytikes Elladas
City
Abarikos
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Aitoloakarnanias
Village
Abarikos
Source
noa
Coordinates
38.52402, 21.67648
Temperature
17.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 19.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 19.5 km
Shallow
19.5 km
19.5 km — deeper than 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Methana
    Distance: 177 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 317 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 403 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 404 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece

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