M1.7 Depth: 18.4 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Torones, Periphereia Kentrikes Makedonias (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-04-26 01:44:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 26, 2026 at 01:44 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Demotike Enoteta Torones, Periphereia Kentrikes Makedonias (Greece). With a focal depth of about 18 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

M1.7

Depth

18.4 km

UTC time

2026-04-26 01:44:06 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Kentrikes Makedonias

City

Demotike Enoteta Torones

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Chalkidikes

Source

noa

Coordinates

39.94949, 23.93234

Temperature

13.0°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

18.4 km

18.4 km — deeper 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: 404 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Santorini

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Nisyros

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