M1.2 Depth: 15.3 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Leukada, Periphereia Ionion Neson (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-04-29 20:12:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 29, 2026 at 20:12 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near Leukada, Periphereia Ionion Neson (Greece). With a focal depth of about 15 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 62 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M1.2

Depth

15.3 km

UTC time

2026-04-29 20:12:41 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Ionion Neson

City

Leukada

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Leukadas

Source

noa

Coordinates

38.88657, 20.60715

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

15.3 km

15.3 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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