M1.5 Depth: 19.9 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Kourenta, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-04-26 04:30:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 26, 2026 at 04:30 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near Kourenta, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 20 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. Greece: 62 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M1.5

Depth

19.9 km

UTC time

2026-04-26 04:30:48 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Epeirou

City

Kourenta

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Ioanninon

Village

Kourenta

Source

noa

Coordinates

39.66385, 20.62088

Temperature

15.6°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

19.9 km

19.9 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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