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M1.0 Depth: 16.8 km

M1.0 Earthquake near Ieropege, Periphereia Dytikes Makedonias (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-04-30 03:41:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 30, 2026 at 03:41 UTC, a magnitude M1.0 earthquake occurred near Ieropege, Periphereia Dytikes Makedonias (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 17 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: 85 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.0
Depth
16.8 km
UTC time
2026-04-30 03:41:24 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Dytikes Makedonias
City
Ieropege
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Kastorias
Village
Ieropege
Source
noa
Coordinates
40.54825, 21.08231
Temperature
11.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16.8 km
Shallow
16.8 km
16.8 km — close to the regional average (15.6 km)
Regional average: 15.6 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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  • Methana
    Distance: 379 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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