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M1.2 Depth: 9.1 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Batheos, Periphereia Boreiou Aigaiou (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-04-07 03:27:18 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 7, 2026 at 03:27 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near Demotike Enoteta Batheos, Periphereia Boreiou Aigaiou (Greece). With a focal depth of about 9 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Greece: 93 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
9.1 km
UTC time
2026-04-07 03:27:18 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Boreiou Aigaiou
City
Demotike Enoteta Batheos
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Samou
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.83670, 26.96920

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.1 km
Shallow
9.1 km
9.1 km — shallower than the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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

  • Nisyros
    Distance: 140 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 159 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 197 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 212 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 257 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 321 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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