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M1.7 Depth: 16.8 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Greece-Albania Border Region

UTC time: 2026-04-28 02:46:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near Greece-Albania Border Region on April 28, 2026 at 02:46 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 17 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
16.8 km
UTC time
2026-04-28 02:46:24 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
noa
Coordinates
39.59610, 20.62546
Temperature
13.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16.8 km
Shallow
16.8 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

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