M1.6 Depth: 10.3 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Periphereiake Enoteta Phokidas, Periphereia Stereas Elladas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-04-23 23:49:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 23, 2026 at 23:49 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Periphereiake Enoteta Phokidas, Periphereia Stereas Elladas (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 53 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M1.6

Depth

10.3 km

UTC time

2026-04-23 23:49:55 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Stereas Elladas

City

Periphereiake Enoteta Phokidas

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Phokidas

Source

noa

Coordinates

38.33908, 22.10495

Temperature

6.3°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

10.3 km

10.3 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

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Kolumbo

Distance: 360 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 362 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Nisyros

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