M3.9 Depth: 4.0 km

M3.9 Earthquake near Greece-Albania Border Region

UTC time: 2026-04-03 06:51:15 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.9 earthquake was recorded near Greece-Albania Border Region on April 3, 2026 at 06:51 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by NOA.

Details

Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
4.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-03 06:51:15 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
noa
Coordinates
39.62723, 20.64743
Temperature
9.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4 km
Shallow
4 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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