M0.9 Depth: 8.6 km

M0.9 Earthquake near Aigio, Periphereia Dytikes Elladas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-04-08 02:39:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 8, 2026 at 02:39 UTC, a magnitude M0.9 earthquake occurred near Aigio, Periphereia Dytikes Elladas (Greece). With a focal depth of about 9 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 data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 39 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

Details

Magnitude

M0.9

Depth

8.6 km

UTC time

2026-04-08 02:39:47 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Dytikes Elladas

City

Aigio

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Achaias

Source

noa

Coordinates

38.27591, 22.17545

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Depth profile

Shallow

8.6 km

8.6 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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