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M1.2 Depth: 11.8 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Nea Moudania, Periphereia Kentrikes Makedonias (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-05-30 15:29:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 30, 2026 at 15:29 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near Nea Moudania, Periphereia Kentrikes Makedonias (Greece). With a focal depth of about 12 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 61 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
11.8 km
UTC time
2026-05-30 15:29:44 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Kentrikes Makedonias
City
Nea Moudania
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Chalkidikes
Source
noa
Coordinates
40.08499, 23.26767
Temperature
20.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.8 km
Shallow
11.8 km
11.8 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: 274 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 390 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 441 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 449 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 482 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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