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M1.5 Depth: 7.2 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Southern Greece

UTC time: 2026-04-28 16:46:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near Southern Greece on April 28, 2026 at 16:46 UTC. With a focal depth of about 7 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NOA.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
7.2 km
UTC time
2026-04-28 16:46:11 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
noa
Coordinates
36.85410, 22.92435
Temperature
17.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.2 km
Shallow
7.2 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Methana
    Distance: 92 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 136 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 226 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 231 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 378 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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