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M1.7 Depth: 16.0 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Greece-Albania Border Region

UTC time: 2026-05-18 23:06:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near Greece-Albania Border Region on May 18, 2026 at 23:06 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 16 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.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
16.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-18 23:06:44 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
noa
Coordinates
39.62265, 20.64560
Temperature
10.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16 km
Shallow
16 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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    Distance: 499 km ·Compound ·Elevation: -70 m ·Last eruption: -8040 ·Italy

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