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M0.9 Depth: 7.6 km

M0.9 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Naupaktou, Periphereia Dytikes Elladas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-04-29 17:18:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 29, 2026 at 17:18 UTC, a magnitude M0.9 earthquake occurred near Demotike Enoteta Naupaktou, Periphereia Dytikes Elladas (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. Greece: 99 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.3.

Details

Magnitude
M0.9
Depth
7.6 km
UTC time
2026-04-29 17:18:07 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Dytikes Elladas
City
Demotike Enoteta Naupaktou
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Aitoloakarnanias
Source
noa
Coordinates
38.40729, 21.84174

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.6 km
Shallow
7.6 km
7.6 km — shallower than the regional average (15.6 km)
Regional average: 15.6 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: 157 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 297 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 384 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 385 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece

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