M4.6 earthquake — 27 km WSW of Palaióchora, Greece
An magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred 27 km WSW of Palaióchora, Greece on Oct 9, 2026 at 04:46 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 44 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 | M4.6 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 44.3 km |
| Coordinates | 35.130, 23.401 |
| Time | Oct 9, 04:46 UTC |
| Location | 27 km WSW of Palaióchora, Greece |
| USGS event ID | us6000u13n |
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 | 233 km | Oct 26, 13:20 UTC | 18 km E of Kentrí, Greece |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.