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M1.2 Depth: 17.1 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Xylokastrou, Periphereia Peloponnesou

UTC time: 2026-05-14 09:27:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 14, 2026 at 09:27 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near Demotike Enoteta Xylokastrou, Periphereia Peloponnesou. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 17 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by NOA.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
17.1 km
UTC time
2026-05-14 09:27:56 UTC
Local time
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Country
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State
Periphereia Peloponnesou
City
Demotike Enoteta Xylokastrou
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Korinthias
Source
noa
Coordinates
38.09280, 22.71103
Temperature
20.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 17.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 17.1 km
Shallow
17.1 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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    Distance: 303 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
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