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M1.6 Depth: 15.1 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Greece

UTC time: 2026-04-05 16:53:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Greece on April 5, 2026 at 16:53 UTC. With a focal depth of about 15 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 data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
15.1 km
UTC time
2026-04-05 16:53:59 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
noa
Coordinates
38.40408, 20.52750
Temperature
15.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15.1 km
Shallow
15.1 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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  • Stromboli
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  • Panarea
    Distance: 476 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 399 m ·Italy
  • Santorini
    Distance: 484 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 485 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece

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