M1.9 Depth: 14.3 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Demos Monembasias, Periphereia Peloponnesou (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-04-07 06:15:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.9 earthquake was recorded near Demos Monembasias, Periphereia Peloponnesou (Greece) on April 7, 2026 at 06:15 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 data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 48 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

Details

Magnitude

M1.9

Depth

14.3 km

UTC time

2026-04-07 06:15:39 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Peloponnesou

City

Demos Monembasias

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Lakonias

Source

noa

Coordinates

36.58951, 22.96005

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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

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Santorini

Distance: 219 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
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