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M1.6 Depth: 18.5 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Brysoula, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-04-12 19:01:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Brysoula, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece) on April 12, 2026 at 19:01 UTC. With a focal depth of about 19 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 event was recorded by NOA. Greece: 44 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
18.5 km
UTC time
2026-04-12 19:01:55 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Epeirou
City
Brysoula
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Ioanninon
Village
Brysoula
Source
noa
Coordinates
39.67484, 20.53665

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 18.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 18.5 km
Shallow
18.5 km
18.5 km — deeper than 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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    Distance: 334 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
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    Distance: 469 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
  • Milos
    Distance: 475 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Panarea
    Distance: 486 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 399 m ·Italy
  • Palinuro
    Distance: 489 km ·Compound ·Elevation: -70 m ·Last eruption: -8040 ·Italy

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