M1.8 Depth: 13.9 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Demos Zitsas, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-04-17 10:54:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 17, 2026 at 10:54 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Demos Zitsas, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece). With a focal depth of about 14 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: 48 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M1.8

Depth

13.9 km

UTC time

2026-04-17 10:54:43 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Epeirou

City

Demos Zitsas

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Ioanninon

Village

Demos Zitsas

Source

noa

Coordinates

39.61075, 20.64743

Temperature

21.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

13.9 km

13.9 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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