M1.9 Depth: 16.8 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Nea Moudania, Periphereia Kentrikes Makedonias (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-04-27 19:55:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 27, 2026 at 19:55 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near Nea Moudania, Periphereia Kentrikes Makedonias (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 17 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

M1.9

Depth

16.8 km

UTC time

2026-04-27 19:55:00 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Kentrikes Makedonias

City

Nea Moudania

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Chalkidikes

Source

noa

Coordinates

40.16007, 23.22098

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

16.8 km

16.8 km — close to 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

Volcanoes nearby

Methana

Distance: 283 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 399 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 450 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 459 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Kula

Distance: 488 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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