M3.6 Depth: 8.1 km

M3.6 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Erisou, Periphereia Ionion Neson (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-04-21 04:06:08 UTC Local time: —

M3.6 earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Erisou on Apr 21, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M3.6 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Erisou, Periphereia Ionion Neson (Greece) · 2026-04-21 04:06:08 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near Demotike Enoteta Erisou, Periphereia Ionion Neson (Greece) on April 21, 2026 at 04:06 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 54 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M3.6

Depth

8.1 km

UTC time

2026-04-21 04:06:08 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Ionion Neson

City

Demotike Enoteta Erisou

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Kephallenias

Village

Plagia

Source

noa

Coordinates

38.38898, 20.57465

Temperature

17.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

8.1 km

8.1 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

Methana

Distance: 256 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 389 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Stromboli

Distance: 468 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
Santorini

Distance: 480 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Panarea

Distance: 480 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 399 m ·Italy
Kolumbo

Distance: 480 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece

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Stats (last 24h)

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