M1.8 Depth: 16.8 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Laliza, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-04-03 20:20:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Laliza, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece) on April 3, 2026 at 20:20 UTC. With a focal depth of about 17 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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: 59 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude

M1.8

Depth

16.8 km

UTC time

2026-04-03 20:20:28 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Epeirou

City

Laliza

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Ioanninon

Village

Laliza

Source

noa

Coordinates

39.60114, 20.62592

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Depth profile

Shallow

16.8 km

16.8 km — close to the regional average (15.1 km)

Regional average: 15.1 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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