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M1.2 Depth: 4.6 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Southern Greece

UTC time: 2026-05-20 12:09:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 20, 2026 at 12:09 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near Southern Greece. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NOA.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
4.6 km
UTC time
2026-05-20 12:09:15 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
noa
Coordinates
37.11777, 21.96854
Temperature
24.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.6 km
Shallow
4.6 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: 133 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 225 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 315 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 320 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 465 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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