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M1.3 Depth: 8.6 km

M1.3 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Meleon, Periphereia Thessalias (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-04-13 00:45:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.3 earthquake was recorded near Demotike Enoteta Meleon, Periphereia Thessalias (Greece) on April 13, 2026 at 00:45 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 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: 47 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.3
Depth
8.6 km
UTC time
2026-04-13 00:45:07 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Thessalias
City
Demotike Enoteta Meleon
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Magnesias
Village
Kato Gatzea
Source
noa
Coordinates
39.28070, 23.09235
Temperature
7.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.6 km
Shallow
8.6 km
8.6 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Methana
    Distance: 186 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 310 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 371 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 378 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 465 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 476 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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