M1.7 Depth: 15.6 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Demos Kymes - Aliberiou, Periphereia Stereas Elladas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-04-07 02:37:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near Demos Kymes - Aliberiou, Periphereia Stereas Elladas (Greece) on April 7, 2026 at 02:37 UTC. With a focal depth of about 16 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: 98 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude

M1.7

Depth

15.6 km

UTC time

2026-04-07 02:37:34 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Stereas Elladas

City

Demos Kymes - Aliberiou

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Euboias

Source

noa

Coordinates

38.61008, 24.00833

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

15.6 km

15.6 km — close to the regional average (15.5 km)

Regional average: 15.5 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: 125 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 216 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 266 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 274 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Nisyros

Distance: 357 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
Kula

Distance: 392 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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