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M1.7 Depth: 14.6 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Megalo Gardiki, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-04-08 11:28:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near Megalo Gardiki, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece) on April 8, 2026 at 11:28 UTC. With a focal depth of about 15 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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 M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
14.6 km
UTC time
2026-04-08 11:28:45 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Epeirou
City
Megalo Gardiki
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Ioanninon
Village
Megalo Gardiki
Source
noa
Coordinates
39.70596, 20.74631
Temperature
16.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14.6 km
Shallow
14.6 km
14.6 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

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  • Methana
    Distance: 323 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
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    Distance: 465 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Stromboli
    Distance: 487 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy

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