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M1.6 Depth: 16.0 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Greece-Albania Border Region

UTC time: 2026-04-30 13:54:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 30, 2026 at 13:54 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Greece-Albania Border Region. With a focal depth of about 16 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
16.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-30 13:54:47 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
noa
Coordinates
40.47226, 20.94864
Temperature
10.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16 km
Shallow
16 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

  • Methana
    Distance: 378 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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