M1.4 Depth: 14.2 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Phalanthou, Periphereia Peloponnesou (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-05-17 21:53:04 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.4 earthquake was recorded near Demotike Enoteta Phalanthou, Periphereia Peloponnesou (Greece) on May 17, 2026 at 21:53 UTC. With a focal depth of about 14 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 81 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.4.

Details

Magnitude

M1.4

Depth

14.2 km

UTC time

2026-05-17 21:53:04 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Peloponnesou

City

Demotike Enoteta Phalanthou

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Arkadias

Source

noa

Coordinates

37.57004, 22.28165

Temperature

8.8°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

14.2 km

14.2 km — close to the regional average (15.5 km)

Regional average: 15.5 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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Methana

Distance: 93 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
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Distance: 214 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 305 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 307 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Nisyros

Distance: 446 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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