M1.4 Depth: 17.5 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Agriobotano, Periphereia Stereas Elladas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-04-27 03:29:26 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 27, 2026 at 03:29 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near Agriobotano, Periphereia Stereas Elladas (Greece). With a focal depth of about 18 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. Greece: 62 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M1.4

Depth

17.5 km

UTC time

2026-04-27 03:29:26 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Stereas Elladas

City

Agriobotano

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Euboias

Village

Agriobotano

Source

noa

Coordinates

39.02664, 23.28964

Temperature

17.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

17.5 km

17.5 km — close to 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: 157 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 278 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 339 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 345 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Nisyros

Distance: 434 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
Kula

Distance: 456 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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