M4.0 Depth: 5.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near Demos Zitsas, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-04-04 16:24:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near Demos Zitsas, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece) on April 4, 2026 at 16:24 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 13 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

Details

Magnitude

M4.0

Depth

5.0 km

UTC time

2026-04-04 16:24:21 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Epeirou

City

Demos Zitsas

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Ioanninon

Village

Demos Zitsas

Source

emsc

Coordinates

39.64000, 20.59000

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Depth profile

Shallow

5 km

5 km — shallower than the regional average (15.6 km)

Regional average: 15.6 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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