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M1.8 Depth: 15.0 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Greece-Albania Border Region

UTC time: 2026-04-05 13:26:26 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 5, 2026 at 13:26 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Greece-Albania Border Region. With a focal depth of about 15 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.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
15.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-05 13:26:26 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
noa
Coordinates
39.63272, 20.61905
Temperature
13.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15 km
Shallow
15 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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