M1.6 Depth: 14.0 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Demos Agraphon, Periphereia Stereas Elladas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-04-21 17:13:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Demos Agraphon, Periphereia Stereas Elladas (Greece) on April 21, 2026 at 17:13 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 14 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 54 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M1.6

Depth

14.0 km

UTC time

2026-04-21 17:13:38 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Stereas Elladas

City

Demos Agraphon

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Eurytanias

Source

noa

Coordinates

39.17816, 21.67145

Temperature

13.7°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

14 km

14 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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