M1.5 Depth: 31.2 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Demos Dodones, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-04-30 03:19:37 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On April 30, 2026 at 03:19 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near Demos Dodones, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece). With a focal depth of about 31 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. Greece: 85 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
31.2 km
UTC time
2026-04-30 03:19:37 UTC
Local time
Country
State
Periphereia Epeirou
City
Demos Dodones
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Ioanninon
Source
noa
Coordinates
39.39789, 20.65704
Temperature
14.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 31.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 31.2 km
Shallow
31.2 km
31.2 km — deeper 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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