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M1.5 Depth: 6.5 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Almyrou, Periphereia Thessalias (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-05-21 08:25:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near Demotike Enoteta Almyrou, Periphereia Thessalias (Greece) on May 21, 2026 at 08:25 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 70 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
6.5 km
UTC time
2026-05-21 08:25:22 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Thessalias
City
Demotike Enoteta Almyrou
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Magnesias
Source
noa
Coordinates
39.14749, 22.77786
Temperature
23.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.5 km
Shallow
6.5 km
6.5 km — shallower than the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Methana
    Distance: 177 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 309 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 376 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 382 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 478 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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