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M1.6 Depth: 15.0 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Greece-Albania Border Region

UTC time: 2026-05-04 22:05:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Greece-Albania Border Region on May 4, 2026 at 22:05 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
15.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-04 22:05:33 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
noa
Coordinates
39.63547, 20.65750
Temperature
8.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15 km
Shallow
15 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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  • Milos
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    Distance: 495 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 399 m ·Italy
  • Palinuro
    Distance: 500 km ·Compound ·Elevation: -70 m ·Last eruption: -8040 ·Italy

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Global (24h)
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