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M1.8 Depth: 5.7 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Daphnophyto, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-04-09 21:36:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 9, 2026 at 21:36 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Daphnophyto, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 42 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
5.7 km
UTC time
2026-04-09 21:36:17 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Epeirou
City
Daphnophyto
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Ioanninon
Village
Daphnophyto
Source
noa
Coordinates
39.73297, 20.63324
Temperature
6.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.7 km
Shallow
5.7 km
5.7 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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