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M0.6 Depth: 8.0 km

M0.6 Earthquake near Greece

UTC time: 2026-04-05 03:46:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 5, 2026 at 03:46 UTC, a magnitude M0.6 earthquake occurred near Greece. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NOA.

Details

Magnitude
M0.6
Depth
8.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-05 03:46:50 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
noa
Coordinates
38.68790, 20.68405
Temperature
16.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8 km
Shallow
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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Methana
    Distance: 260 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 398 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Stromboli
    Distance: 475 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 486 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 487 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Panarea
    Distance: 488 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 399 m ·Italy

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