M4.8 earthquake — 17 km WSW of Lixoúri, Greece
An magnitude 4.8 earthquake occurred 17 km WSW of Lixoúri, Greece on Sep 12, 2026 at 17:51 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 34 km — a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes concentrate their energy near the surface, so they tend to produce stronger shaking close to the epicenter.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.8 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 34.0 km |
| Coordinates | 38.139, 20.256 |
| Time | Sep 12, 17:51 UTC |
| Location | 17 km WSW of Lixoúri, Greece |
| USGS event ID | us7000th16 |
What this magnitude typically means
Light earthquakes are felt by most people nearby but rarely cause damage. Distance, depth, and soil type determine whether a quake feels sharp or barely noticeable. Tremor does not compute a single local shaking figure here, because how strong a quake feels at any address depends on distance, depth and local geology — open the interactive globe to explore the ShakeMap and estimated intensity.
Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.6 | 92 km | Sep 8, 07:46 UTC | 1 km NNW of Katochí, Greece |
| M4.3 | 128 km | Sep 8, 03:25 UTC | 5 km WSW of Antirrio, Greece |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.