M4.7 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near 10 km ENE of Argalastí, Greece

UTC time: 2026-04-28 11:12:23 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.7 earthquake was recorded near 10 km ENE of Argalastí, Greece on April 28, 2026 at 11:12 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-28 11:12:23 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
39.26700, 23.32910
Temperature
16.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 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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