M0.6 Depth: 12.9 km

M0.6 Earthquake near Periphereiake Enoteta Phokidas, Periphereia Stereas Elladas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-04-20 18:42:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 20, 2026 at 18:42 UTC, a magnitude M0.6 earthquake occurred near Periphereiake Enoteta Phokidas, Periphereia Stereas Elladas (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 13 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 54 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M0.6

Depth

12.9 km

UTC time

2026-04-20 18:42:30 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Stereas Elladas

City

Periphereiake Enoteta Phokidas

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Phokidas

Source

noa

Coordinates

38.32993, 22.08298

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Depth profile

Shallow

12.9 km

12.9 km — close to 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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Methana

Distance: 135 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
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Kolumbo

Distance: 361 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 363 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Nisyros

Distance: 488 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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