M1.0 Depth: 10.1 km

M1.0 Earthquake near Nea Palatia, Periphereia Attikes (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-04-15 02:39:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.0 earthquake was recorded near Nea Palatia, Periphereia Attikes (Greece) on April 15, 2026 at 02:39 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 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: 46 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M1.0

Depth

10.1 km

UTC time

2026-04-15 02:39:48 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Attikes

City

Nea Palatia

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Anatolikes Attikes

Source

noa

Coordinates

38.33084, 23.86368

Temperature

13.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10.1 km

10.1 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: 92 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 188 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 247 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 253 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Nisyros

Distance: 349 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
Kula

Distance: 406 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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