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M1.8 Depth: 12.8 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Dodecanese Islands, Greece

UTC time: 2026-04-27 23:47:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 27, 2026 at 23:47 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Dodecanese Islands, Greece. With a focal depth of about 13 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 data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
12.8 km
UTC time
2026-04-27 23:47:44 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
noa
Coordinates
36.80145, 26.22345
Temperature
17.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.8 km
Shallow
12.8 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: 86 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 86 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Milos
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  • Methana
    Distance: 272 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 283 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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