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M1.8 Depth: 8.1 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Paramythia, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-05-19 14:02:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Paramythia, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece) on May 19, 2026 at 14:02 UTC. With a focal depth of about 8 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 85 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
8.1 km
UTC time
2026-05-19 14:02:53 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Epeirou
City
Paramythia
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Thesprotias
Source
noa
Coordinates
39.45099, 20.51239
Temperature
15.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.1 km
Shallow
8.1 km
8.1 km — shallower than the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 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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