M1.9 Depth: 12.8 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Greece Bulgaria Border Region

UTC time: 2026-04-05 20:40:54 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.9 earthquake was recorded near Greece Bulgaria Border Region on April 5, 2026 at 20:40 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 13 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by NOA.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
12.8 km
UTC time
2026-04-05 20:40:54 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
noa
Coordinates
41.23032, 24.48166
Temperature
9.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.8 km
Shallow
12.8 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: 414 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 453 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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