M0.8 Depth: 17.5 km

M0.8 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Karpenesiou, Periphereia Stereas Elladas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-04-27 00:49:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 27, 2026 at 00:49 UTC, a magnitude M0.8 earthquake occurred near Demotike Enoteta Karpenesiou, Periphereia Stereas Elladas (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 17 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: 62 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M0.8

Depth

17.5 km

UTC time

2026-04-27 00:49:29 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Stereas Elladas

City

Demotike Enoteta Karpenesiou

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Eurytanias

Source

noa

Coordinates

38.92731, 21.76300

Temperature

12.6°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

17.5 km

17.5 km — close to the regional average (15.2 km)

Regional average: 15.2 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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