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M0.7 Depth: 13.4 km

M0.7 Earthquake near Greece

UTC time: 2026-05-18 23:09:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 18, 2026 at 23:09 UTC, a magnitude M0.7 earthquake occurred near Greece. With a focal depth of about 13 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NOA.

Details

Magnitude
M0.7
Depth
13.4 km
UTC time
2026-05-18 23:09:45 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
noa
Coordinates
38.15323, 20.37186
Temperature
18.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13.4 km
Shallow
13.4 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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