M1.3 Depth: 17.1 km

M1.3 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Apodotias, Periphereia Dytikes Elladas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-04-12 01:24:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.3 earthquake was recorded near Demotike Enoteta Apodotias, Periphereia Dytikes Elladas (Greece) on April 12, 2026 at 01:24 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 17 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 44 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M1.3

Depth

17.1 km

UTC time

2026-04-12 01:24:55 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Dytikes Elladas

City

Demotike Enoteta Apodotias

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Aitoloakarnanias

Village

Elatou

Source

noa

Coordinates

38.58810, 21.99143

Temperature

8.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

17.1 km

17.1 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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Distance: 159 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
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Kolumbo

Distance: 384 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 386 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece

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