M1.8 Depth: 7.3 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Periphereiake Enoteta Kalymnou, Periphereia Notiou Aigaiou (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-04-07 05:25:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 7, 2026 at 05:25 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Periphereiake Enoteta Kalymnou, Periphereia Notiou Aigaiou (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by AFAD. Greece: 85 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude

M1.8

Depth

7.3 km

UTC time

2026-04-07 05:25:37 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Notiou Aigaiou

City

Periphereiake Enoteta Kalymnou

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Kalymnou

Source

afad

Coordinates

36.58361, 26.21889

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

7.3 km

7.3 km — shallower than the regional average (15.5 km)

Regional average: 15.5 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

Kolumbo

Distance: 66 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 76 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Nisyros

Distance: 84 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 159 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Methana

Distance: 281 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Kula

Distance: 301 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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