M1.4 Depth: 32.6 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Amaliadas, Periphereia Dytikes Elladas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-05-03 21:18:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.4 earthquake was recorded near Demotike Enoteta Amaliadas, Periphereia Dytikes Elladas (Greece) on May 3, 2026 at 21:18 UTC. With a focal depth of about 33 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 NOA. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 62 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M1.4

Depth

32.6 km

UTC time

2026-05-03 21:18:51 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Dytikes Elladas

City

Demotike Enoteta Amaliadas

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Eleias

Source

noa

Coordinates

37.78427, 21.36154

Temperature

6.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

32.6 km

32.6 km — deeper 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: 174 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 298 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 389 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 391 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece

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