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M1.8 Depth: 9.1 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Pardalitsa, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-05-04 12:33:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 4, 2026 at 12:33 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Pardalitsa, Periphereia Epeirou (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 data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 11 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
9.1 km
UTC time
2026-05-04 12:33:08 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Epeirou
City
Pardalitsa
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Ioanninon
Village
Pardalitsa
Source
noa
Coordinates
39.49814, 20.64377
Temperature
16.3°C

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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 (15.6 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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