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M1.7 Depth: 12.1 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Autonome Monastike Politeia Agiou Orous (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-04-04 20:04:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 4, 2026 at 20:04 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Autonome Monastike Politeia Agiou Orous (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 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: 16 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
12.1 km
UTC time
2026-04-04 20:04:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Autonome Monastike Politeia Agiou Orous
City
Autonome Monastike Politeia Agiou Orous
Source
noa
Coordinates
40.25986, 24.14017

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.1 km
Shallow
12.1 km
12.1 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Methana
    Distance: 302 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 397 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 420 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 432 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 443 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 485 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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