M1.6 Depth: 6.6 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Boutsaras, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-04-19 19:32:18 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Boutsaras, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece) on April 19, 2026 at 19:32 UTC. With a focal depth of about 7 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. Greece: 50 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M1.6

Depth

6.6 km

UTC time

2026-04-19 19:32:18 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Epeirou

City

Boutsaras

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Ioanninon

Village

Boutsaras

Source

noa

Coordinates

39.67300, 20.57694

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Depth profile

Shallow

6.6 km

6.6 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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Stats (last 24h)

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