M1.2 Depth: 23.8 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Southern Greece

UTC time: 2026-04-28 10:55:57 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On April 28, 2026 at 10:55 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near Southern Greece. With a focal depth of about 24 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
M1.2
Depth
23.8 km
UTC time
2026-04-28 10:55:57 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
noa
Coordinates
37.90624, 21.57452
Temperature
23.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 23.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 23.8 km
Shallow
23.8 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: 158 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 287 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 378 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 379 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece

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