M1.4 Depth: 5.0 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Greece-Albania Border Region

UTC time: 2026-04-28 10:25:39 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On April 28, 2026 at 10:25 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near Greece-Albania Border Region. With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NOA.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-28 10:25:39 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
noa
Coordinates
39.46001, 20.82623
Temperature
21.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Methana
    Distance: 299 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 441 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Stromboli
    Distance: 490 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy

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