M1.7 Depth: 7.0 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Pyrgi, Periphereia Boreiou Aigaiou (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-04-24 10:41:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 24, 2026 at 10:41 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Pyrgi, Periphereia Boreiou Aigaiou (Greece). With a focal depth of about 7 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 58 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M1.7

Depth

7.0 km

UTC time

2026-04-24 10:41:24 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Boreiou Aigaiou

City

Pyrgi

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Chiou

Village

Pyrgi

Source

emsc

Coordinates

38.22810, 25.99720

Temperature

17.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

7 km

7 km — shallower 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

Volcanoes nearby

Kolumbo

Distance: 195 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Nisyros

Distance: 209 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 210 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 219 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Kula

Distance: 223 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
Methana

Distance: 243 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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Stats (last 24h)

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