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M3.9 Depth: 17.1 km

M3.9 Earthquake near Southern Greece

UTC time: 2026-04-28 13:08:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 28, 2026 at 13:08 UTC, a magnitude M3.9 earthquake occurred near Southern Greece. With a focal depth of about 17 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by NOA.

Details

Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
17.1 km
UTC time
2026-04-28 13:08:21 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
noa
Coordinates
36.91755, 24.63930
Temperature
18.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 17.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 17.1 km
Shallow
17.1 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

  • Milos
    Distance: 30 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 87 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 88 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 139 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 227 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 388 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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