M1.1 Depth: 7.5 km

M1.1 Earthquake near Demos Elassonas, Periphereia Thessalias (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-04-27 19:18:18 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 27, 2026 at 19:18 UTC, a magnitude M1.1 earthquake occurred near Demos Elassonas, Periphereia Thessalias (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 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 62 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M1.1

Depth

7.5 km

UTC time

2026-04-27 19:18:18 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Thessalias

City

Demos Elassonas

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Larisas

Village

Berdikoussa

Source

noa

Coordinates

39.82040, 21.97037

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Depth profile

Shallow

7.5 km

7.5 km — shallower than 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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Kolumbo

Distance: 478 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 484 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece

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