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M0.5 Depth: 9.1 km

M0.5 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Larissou, Periphereia Dytikes Elladas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-04-08 00:51:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.5 earthquake was recorded near Demotike Enoteta Larissou, Periphereia Dytikes Elladas (Greece) on April 8, 2026 at 00:51 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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. Greece: 39 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M0.5
Depth
9.1 km
UTC time
2026-04-08 00:51:01 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Dytikes Elladas
City
Demotike Enoteta Larissou
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Achaias
Source
noa
Coordinates
38.15872, 21.38992

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.1 km
Shallow
9.1 km
9.1 km — shallower than 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Methana
    Distance: 181 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 314 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 405 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 405 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece

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