M1.8 Depth: 16.0 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Demos Skiathou, Periphereia Thessalias (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-04-28 17:41:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 28, 2026 at 17:41 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Demos Skiathou, Periphereia Thessalias (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 16 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 62 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M1.8

Depth

16.0 km

UTC time

2026-04-28 17:41:32 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Thessalias

City

Demos Skiathou

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Sporadon

Source

noa

Coordinates

39.15894, 23.38989

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

16 km

16 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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Kolumbo

Distance: 346 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
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Nisyros

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