M4.2 earthquake — 2 km SW of Thívai, Greece
An magnitude 4.2 earthquake occurred 2 km SW of Thívai, Greece on Oct 1, 2026 at 13:03 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 10 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 | M4.2 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 38.312, 23.302 |
| Time | Oct 1, 13:03 UTC |
| Location | 2 km SW of Thívai, Greece |
| USGS event ID | us6000tytw |
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 | 3 km | Sep 30, 05:20 UTC | 3 km W of Thívai, Greece |
| M4.5 | 128 km | Oct 2, 15:26 UTC | 7 km NE of Chalandrítsa, Greece |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.