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M1.5 Depth: 8.9 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Branas, Periphereia Dytikes Elladas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-04-11 00:15:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 11, 2026 at 00:15 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near Branas, Periphereia Dytikes Elladas (Greece). With a focal depth of about 9 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 42 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
8.9 km
UTC time
2026-04-11 00:15:59 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Dytikes Elladas
City
Branas
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Eleias
Village
Branas
Source
noa
Coordinates
37.84103, 21.17844
Temperature
15.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.9 km
Shallow
8.9 km
8.9 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: 191 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 315 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 407 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 408 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece

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