M1.4 Depth: 11.2 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Periphereiake Enoteta Lesbou, Periphereia Boreiou Aigaiou (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-05-17 23:54:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 17, 2026 at 23:54 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near Periphereiake Enoteta Lesbou, Periphereia Boreiou Aigaiou (Greece). With a focal depth of about 11 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Greece: 83 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude

M1.4

Depth

11.2 km

UTC time

2026-05-17 23:54:23 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Boreiou Aigaiou

City

Periphereiake Enoteta Lesbou

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Lesbou

Source

emsc

Coordinates

39.03960, 25.95820

Temperature

18.1°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

11.2 km

11.2 km — shallower 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

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