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M1.0 Depth: 19.4 km

M1.0 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Makryneias, Periphereia Dytikes Elladas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-05-12 02:10:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.0 earthquake was recorded near Demotike Enoteta Makryneias, Periphereia Dytikes Elladas (Greece) on May 12, 2026 at 02:10 UTC. With a focal depth of about 19 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 83 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.5.

Details

Magnitude
M1.0
Depth
19.4 km
UTC time
2026-05-12 02:10:50 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Dytikes Elladas
City
Demotike Enoteta Makryneias
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Aitoloakarnanias
Source
noa
Coordinates
38.54187, 21.60095
Temperature
16.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 19.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 19.4 km
Shallow
19.4 km
19.4 km — deeper than 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Methana
    Distance: 183 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 323 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 409 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 411 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece

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