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M1.6 Depth: 15.6 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Greece-Albania Border Region

UTC time: 2026-04-05 12:47:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 5, 2026 at 12:47 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Greece-Albania Border Region. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 16 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.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
15.6 km
UTC time
2026-04-05 12:47:37 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
noa
Coordinates
39.59518, 20.61081
Temperature
14.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15.6 km
Shallow
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

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