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M4.1 Depth: 58.0 km

M4.1 Earthquake near Dodecanese Islands, Greece

UTC time: 2026-05-17 03:03:43 UTC Local time: —
M4.1 earthquake near Dodecanese Islands, Greece on May 17, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M4.1 Earthquake near Dodecanese Islands, Greece · 2026-05-17 03:03:43 UTC

About this earthquake

On May 17, 2026 at 03:03 UTC, a magnitude M4.1 earthquake occurred near Dodecanese Islands, Greece. With a focal depth of about 58 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.1
Depth
58.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-17 03:03:43 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
gfz
Coordinates
35.00000, 27.92000
Temperature
20.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 58 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 58 km
Shallow
58 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

  • Nisyros
    Distance: 190 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 276 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 278 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 366 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 402 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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