M4.8 earthquake — 21 km WSW of Lixoúri, Greece
An magnitude 4.8 earthquake occurred 21 km WSW of Lixoúri, Greece on Sep 12, 2026 at 17:51 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 28 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 | 28.4 km |
| Coordinates | 38.132, 20.202 |
| Time | Sep 12, 17:51 UTC |
| Location | 21 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.4 | 284 km | Sep 19, 09:56 UTC | 4 km NE of Límni, Greece |
| M4.3 | 289 km | Sep 18, 06:42 UTC | 15 km NW of Mantoúdi, Greece |
| M4.3 | 291 km | Sep 18, 22:11 UTC | 15 km NNW of Mantoúdi, Greece |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.