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M1.6 Depth: 12.5 km

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

UTC time: 2026-04-12 20:34:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 12, 2026 at 20:34 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Laliza, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece). With a focal depth of about 12 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 47 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
12.5 km
UTC time
2026-04-12 20:34:34 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Epeirou
City
Laliza
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Ioanninon
Village
Laliza
Source
noa
Coordinates
39.60846, 20.61493

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.5 km
Shallow
12.5 km
12.5 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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    Distance: 496 km ·Compound ·Elevation: -70 m ·Last eruption: -8040 ·Italy

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