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M1.4 Depth: 7.8 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Meligalas, Periphereia Peloponnesou (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-05-17 05:03:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.4 earthquake was recorded near Meligalas, Periphereia Peloponnesou (Greece) on May 17, 2026 at 05:03 UTC. With a focal depth of about 8 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 70 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
7.8 km
UTC time
2026-05-17 05:03:49 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Peloponnesou
City
Meligalas
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Messenias
Source
noa
Coordinates
37.19284, 21.97037
Temperature
19.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.8 km
Shallow
7.8 km
7.8 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: 129 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 226 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 317 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 321 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 466 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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