M1.2 Depth: 10.0 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Perdikkas, Periphereia Dytikes Makedonias (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-05-04 18:00:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 4, 2026 at 18:00 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near Perdikkas, Periphereia Dytikes Makedonias (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: 62 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M1.2

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-05-04 18:00:56 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Dytikes Makedonias

City

Perdikkas

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Kozanes

Village

Perdikkas

Source

noa

Coordinates

40.58533, 21.71082

Temperature

8.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 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: 358 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 493 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece

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