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M1.7 Depth: 13.1 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Greece-Albania Border Region

UTC time: 2026-04-06 11:29:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near Greece-Albania Border Region on April 6, 2026 at 11:29 UTC. With a focal depth of about 13 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
13.1 km
UTC time
2026-04-06 11:29:29 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
noa
Coordinates
39.53201, 20.68863
Temperature
16.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13.1 km
Shallow
13.1 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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