M1.3 Depth: 18.8 km

M1.3 Earthquake near Brysoula, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-05-12 23:14:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 12, 2026 at 23:14 UTC, a magnitude M1.3 earthquake occurred near Brysoula, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece). With a focal depth of about 19 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 130 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.1.

Details

Magnitude

M1.3

Depth

18.8 km

UTC time

2026-05-12 23:14:40 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Epeirou

City

Brysoula

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Ioanninon

Village

Brysoula

Source

noa

Coordinates

39.67758, 20.54031

Temperature

11.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

18.8 km

18.8 km — deeper 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

Volcanoes nearby

Methana

Distance: 333 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Stromboli

Distance: 469 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
Milos

Distance: 475 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Panarea

Distance: 486 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 399 m ·Italy
Palinuro

Distance: 490 km ·Compound ·Elevation: -70 m ·Last eruption: -8040 ·Italy

Historic earthquake map · Greece

Open history map

Explore recent and long-term earthquake activity in this country. Use filters to narrow down by magnitude, depth, and date range.

Country statistics · Greece

Country overview

View earthquake KPIs, strongest and latest events, and averages for this country.

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)

693

Country (24h)