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M1.7 Depth: 14.0 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Greece-Albania Border Region

UTC time: 2026-04-04 02:20:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near Greece-Albania Border Region on April 4, 2026 at 02:20 UTC. With a focal depth of about 14 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.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
14.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-04 02:20:00 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
noa
Coordinates
39.62128, 20.62775
Temperature
6.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14 km
Shallow
14 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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