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M1.6 Depth: 17.8 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Southern Greece

UTC time: 2026-04-04 12:50:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Southern Greece on April 4, 2026 at 12:50 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 18 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
17.8 km
UTC time
2026-04-04 12:50:05 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
noa
Coordinates
37.65610, 22.15622
Temperature
13.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 17.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 17.8 km
Shallow
17.8 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: 104 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 229 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 319 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 321 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 459 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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