M1.6 Depth: 17.8 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Makrakomes, Periphereia Stereas Elladas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-05-17 03:32:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 17, 2026 at 03:32 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Demotike Enoteta Makrakomes, Periphereia Stereas Elladas (Greece). With a focal depth of about 18 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 82 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.4.

Details

Magnitude

M1.6

Depth

17.8 km

UTC time

2026-05-17 03:32:51 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Stereas Elladas

City

Demotike Enoteta Makrakomes

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Phthiotidas

Village

Trilopho

Source

noa

Coordinates

39.01566, 22.20383

Temperature

13.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

17.8 km

17.8 km — close to the regional average (15.5 km)

Regional average: 15.5 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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Kolumbo

Distance: 400 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Santorini

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