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M1.6 Depth: 17.0 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Delbinakopoulo, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-04-30 03:32:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 30, 2026 at 03:32 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Delbinakopoulo, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 17 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: 85 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
17.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-30 03:32:16 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Epeirou
City
Delbinakopoulo
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Ioanninon
Village
Delbinakopoulo
Source
noa
Coordinates
39.65012, 20.64194
Temperature
14.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 17 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 17 km
Shallow
17 km
17 km — close to the regional average (15.6 km)
Regional average: 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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