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M1.6 Depth: 15.0 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Dodecanese Islands, Greece

UTC time: 2026-04-04 23:56:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Dodecanese Islands, Greece on April 4, 2026 at 23:56 UTC. With a focal depth of about 15 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 event was recorded by NOA.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
15.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-04 23:56:31 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
noa
Coordinates
36.64948, 25.73639
Temperature
14.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15 km
Shallow
15 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

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  • Santorini
    Distance: 41 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 116 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 127 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 239 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 326 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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