M1.3 Depth: 14.3 km

M1.3 Earthquake near Aigio, Periphereia Dytikes Elladas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-04-23 23:10:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.3 earthquake was recorded near Aigio, Periphereia Dytikes Elladas (Greece) on April 23, 2026 at 23:10 UTC. With a focal depth of about 14 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 event was recorded by NOA. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 53 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M1.3

Depth

14.3 km

UTC time

2026-04-23 23:10:38 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Dytikes Elladas

City

Aigio

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Achaias

Source

noa

Coordinates

38.31116, 22.07703

Temperature

6.3°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

14.3 km

14.3 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

Volcanoes nearby

Methana

Distance: 134 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 275 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 360 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 362 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Nisyros

Distance: 487 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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