M1.4 Depth: 23.6 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Ellas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-04-27 20:12:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 27, 2026 at 20:12 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near Ellas (Greece). With a focal depth of about 24 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 62 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M1.4

Depth

23.6 km

UTC time

2026-04-27 20:12:10 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

City

Ellas

Source

noa

Coordinates

36.61514, 23.20084

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Depth profile

Shallow

23.6 km

23.6 km — deeper 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

Volcanoes nearby

Milos

Distance: 111 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Methana

Distance: 112 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 198 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 204 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Nisyros

Distance: 353 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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