M1.6 Depth: 17.5 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Radobizi, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-05-02 00:28:29 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On May 2, 2026 at 00:28 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Radobizi, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece). With a focal depth of about 17 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 23 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
17.5 km
UTC time
2026-05-02 00:28:29 UTC
Local time
Country
State
Periphereia Epeirou
City
Radobizi
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Ioanninon
Village
Radobizi
Source
noa
Coordinates
39.60297, 20.57831
Temperature
5.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 17.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 17.5 km
Shallow
17.5 km
17.5 km — close to the regional average (15.6 km)
Regional average: 15.6 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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