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M1.2 Depth: 13.0 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Myrkinos, Periphereia Kentrikes Makedonias (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-04-10 19:55:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 10, 2026 at 19:55 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near Myrkinos, Periphereia Kentrikes Makedonias (Greece). With a focal depth of about 13 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 42 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
13.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-10 19:55:23 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Kentrikes Makedonias
City
Myrkinos
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Serron
Village
Myrkinos
Source
noa
Coordinates
40.90073, 23.81516

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13 km
Shallow
13 km
13 km — close to 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: 367 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 470 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 478 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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