M1.8 Depth: 11.5 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Ekklesochori, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-04-20 21:22:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 20, 2026 at 21:22 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Ekklesochori, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 11 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 54 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M1.8

Depth

11.5 km

UTC time

2026-04-20 21:22:17 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Epeirou

City

Ekklesochori

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Ioanninon

Village

Ekklesochori

Source

noa

Coordinates

39.70047, 20.56778

Temperature

9.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

11.5 km

11.5 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

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