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M1.7 Depth: 15.0 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Polygyros, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-04-10 17:06:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 10, 2026 at 17:06 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Polygyros, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece). With a focal depth of about 15 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: 42 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
15.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-10 17:06:29 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Epeirou
City
Polygyros
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Ioanninon
Village
Polygyros
Source
noa
Coordinates
39.57871, 20.67215
Temperature
9.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15 km
Shallow
15 km
15 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: 318 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 459 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Stromboli
    Distance: 479 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
  • Panarea
    Distance: 495 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 399 m ·Italy

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