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M1.6 Depth: 22.2 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Lasionos, Periphereia Dytikes Elladas

UTC time: 2026-05-05 22:34:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Demotike Enoteta Lasionos, Periphereia Dytikes Elladas on May 5, 2026 at 22:34 UTC. With a focal depth of about 22 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.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
22.2 km
UTC time
2026-05-05 22:34:08 UTC
Local time
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Country
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State
Periphereia Dytikes Elladas
City
Demotike Enoteta Lasionos
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Eleias
Village
Tsipiana
Source
noa
Coordinates
37.86118, 21.77261
Temperature
7.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 22.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 22.2 km
Shallow
22.2 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

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