M1.5 Depth: 9.3 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Greece-Albania Border Region

UTC time: 2026-04-04 23:53:25 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near Greece-Albania Border Region on April 4, 2026 at 23:53 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
9.3 km
UTC time
2026-04-04 23:53:25 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
noa
Coordinates
39.65378, 20.64743
Temperature
8.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.3 km
Shallow
9.3 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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