M1.5 Depth: 14.1 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Polylopho, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-05-01 00:05:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near Polylopho, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece) on May 1, 2026 at 00:05 UTC. With a focal depth of about 14 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: 61 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M1.5

Depth

14.1 km

UTC time

2026-05-01 00:05:21 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Epeirou

City

Polylopho

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Ioanninon

Village

Polylopho

Source

noa

Coordinates

39.62631, 20.67123

Temperature

10.4°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

14.1 km

14.1 km — close to 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

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