M1.3 Depth: 5.0 km

M1.3 Earthquake near Greece

UTC time: 2026-04-06 08:46:51 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.3 earthquake was recorded near Greece on April 6, 2026 at 08:46 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NOA.

Details

Magnitude
M1.3
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-06 08:46:51 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
noa
Coordinates
40.35824, 21.74998
Temperature
13.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 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: 334 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 469 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece

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