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M1.6 Depth: 15.0 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Periphereiake Enoteta Kephallenias, Periphereia Ionion Neson (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-05-18 19:02:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 18, 2026 at 19:02 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Periphereiake Enoteta Kephallenias, Periphereia Ionion Neson (Greece). With a focal depth of about 15 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: 94 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
15.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-18 19:02:41 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Ionion Neson
City
Periphereiake Enoteta Kephallenias
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Kephallenias
Source
noa
Coordinates
38.36380, 20.42130
Temperature
17.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15 km
Shallow
15 km
15 km — close to 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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