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M1.4 Depth: 11.5 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Kerasia, Periphereia Stereas Elladas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-04-13 17:55:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.4 earthquake was recorded near Kerasia, Periphereia Stereas Elladas (Greece) on April 13, 2026 at 17:55 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: 47 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
11.5 km
UTC time
2026-04-13 17:55:49 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Stereas Elladas
City
Kerasia
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Euboias
Village
Kerasia
Source
noa
Coordinates
38.87650, 23.30887
Temperature
15.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.5 km
Shallow
11.5 km
11.5 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: 140 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 262 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 324 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 331 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 423 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 453 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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