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M1.7 Depth: 6.6 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Demos Elassonas, Periphereia Thessalias (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-06-12 05:06:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 12, 2026 at 05:06 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Demos Elassonas, Periphereia Thessalias (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 52 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
6.6 km
UTC time
2026-06-12 05:06:11 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Thessalias
City
Demos Elassonas
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Larisas
Source
noa
Coordinates
39.95224, 21.86966
Temperature
21.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.6 km
Shallow
6.6 km
6.6 km — shallower 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: 289 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 426 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 495 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece

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