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M1.7 Depth: 29.2 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Greece

UTC time: 2026-04-05 09:54:19 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near Greece on April 5, 2026 at 09:54 UTC. With a focal depth of about 29 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
M1.7
Depth
29.2 km
UTC time
2026-04-05 09:54:19 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
noa
Coordinates
38.89343, 21.55701
Temperature
17.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 29.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 29.2 km
Shallow
29.2 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Methana
    Distance: 210 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 352 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 434 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 437 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece

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