M1.6 Depth: 7.5 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Eupaliou, Periphereia Stereas Elladas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-04-15 16:03:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 15, 2026 at 16:03 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Demotike Enoteta Eupaliou, Periphereia Stereas Elladas (Greece). 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 48 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M1.6

Depth

7.5 km

UTC time

2026-04-15 16:03:35 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Stereas Elladas

City

Demotike Enoteta Eupaliou

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Phokidas

Village

Kastraki

Source

noa

Coordinates

38.41690, 21.89896

Temperature

15.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

7.5 km

7.5 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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