M1.2 Depth: 11.9 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Taxiarches, Periphereia Stereas Elladas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-05-03 20:11:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 3, 2026 at 20:11 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near Taxiarches, Periphereia Stereas Elladas (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 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 62 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M1.2

Depth

11.9 km

UTC time

2026-05-03 20:11:28 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Stereas Elladas

City

Taxiarches

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Euboias

Village

Taxiarches

Source

noa

Coordinates

38.91678, 23.13217

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Depth profile

Shallow

11.9 km

11.9 km — shallower than the regional average (15.2 km)

Regional average: 15.2 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: 145 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 272 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 337 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 343 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Nisyros

Distance: 438 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
Kula

Distance: 469 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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