M1.9 Depth: 8.2 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Brysoula, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-04-22 14:13:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.9 earthquake was recorded near Brysoula, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece) on April 22, 2026 at 14:13 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 54 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M1.9

Depth

8.2 km

UTC time

2026-04-22 14:13:48 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Epeirou

City

Brysoula

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Ioanninon

Village

Brysoula

Source

noa

Coordinates

39.68308, 20.54581

Temperature

12.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

8.2 km

8.2 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

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