M1.5 Depth: 14.4 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Sepiados, Periphereia Thessalias (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-04-24 20:43:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near Demotike Enoteta Sepiados, Periphereia Thessalias (Greece) on April 24, 2026 at 20:43 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 14 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 58 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M1.5

Depth

14.4 km

UTC time

2026-04-24 20:43:30 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Thessalias

City

Demotike Enoteta Sepiados

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Magnesias

Village

Platanias

Source

noa

Coordinates

39.13284, 23.24936

Temperature

8.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

14.4 km

14.4 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: 169 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 290 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 350 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 357 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Nisyros

Distance: 444 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
Kula

Distance: 460 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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