M4.5 Depth: 5.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near Zoodochos, Epirus (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-04-06 04:20:50 UTC Local time:
M4.5 earthquake near Zoodochos on Apr 6, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M4.5 Earthquake near Zoodochos, Epirus (Greece) · 2026-04-06 04:20:50 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near Zoodochos, Epirus (Greece) on April 6, 2026 at 04:20 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by Seismological Survey of Serbia and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 8 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.3.

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-06 04:20:50 UTC
Local time
Country
State
City
Village
Zoodochos
Source
serbia_rsz
Coordinates
39.68000, 20.77000

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (15.6 km)
Regional average: 15.6 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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    Distance: 319 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
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    Distance: 461 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Stromboli
    Distance: 489 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy

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