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M1.2 Depth: 17.0 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Dragasia, Apokentromene Dioikese Epeirou - Dytikes Makedonias (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-04-15 21:08:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near Dragasia, Apokentromene Dioikese Epeirou - Dytikes Makedonias (Greece) on April 15, 2026 at 21:08 UTC. With a focal depth of about 17 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: 49 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
17.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-15 21:08:46 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Apokentromene Dioikese Epeirou - Dytikes Makedonias
City
Dragasia
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Kozanes
Village
Dragasia
Source
noa
Coordinates
40.31754, 21.15189
Temperature
9.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 17 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 17 km
Shallow
17 km
17 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Methana
    Distance: 354 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 494 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece

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