Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 10.4 km
- Source
- NOA
Greece-Albania Border Region
M3.1 Earthquake near Greece-Albania Border Region
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About this earthquake
On April 16, 2026 at 17:18 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Greece-Albania Border Region. 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 magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by NOA.
Details
ID
c733adb69c900878c361133488baaa1142c53fce
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
10.4 km
UTC time
2026-04-16 17:18:16 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
noa
Coordinates
39.60297,
20.64423
Temperature
14.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10.4 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
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Stromboli Activity reported
Radius · 50 km
Nearby infrastructure
Airports
- Ioannina King Pyrrhus National Airport18.5 kmStraight-line distance
Greece · IOA · LGIO
Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-10-30
This selection shows geographic proximity, not a hazard zone or confirmed impacts. Distances use recorded site coordinates. Sources & data dates
Epirus
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 40 Catalogue entries
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