M4.5 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near Greece [Land]

UTC time: 2026-04-06 04:20:48 UTC Local time:
M4.5 earthquake near Greece [Land] on Apr 6, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M4.5 Earthquake near Greece [Land] · 2026-04-06 04:20:48 UTC

About this earthquake

On April 6, 2026 at 04:20 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near Greece [Land]. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

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

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-06 04:20:48 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
ingv
Coordinates
39.70250, 20.87220
Temperature
13.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 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

  • Methana
    Distance: 315 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 457 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Stromboli
    Distance: 498 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy

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