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M1.7 Depth: 18.3 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Periphereiake Enoteta Kerkyras, Periphereia Ionion Neson (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-04-15 14:57:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 15, 2026 at 14:57 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Periphereiake Enoteta Kerkyras, Periphereia Ionion Neson (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 18 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 48 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
18.3 km
UTC time
2026-04-15 14:57:32 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Ionion Neson
City
Periphereiake Enoteta Kerkyras
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Kerkyras
Source
noa
Coordinates
39.00971, 20.26337
Temperature
17.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 18.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 18.3 km
Shallow
18.3 km
18.3 km — deeper 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

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