M1.2 Depth: 24.0 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Mesolongi, Periphereia Dytikes Elladas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-05-17 03:01:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near Mesolongi, Periphereia Dytikes Elladas (Greece) on May 17, 2026 at 03:01 UTC. With a focal depth of about 24 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 data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 82 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

Details

Magnitude

M1.2

Depth

24.0 km

UTC time

2026-05-17 03:01:14 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Dytikes Elladas

City

Mesolongi

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Aitoloakarnanias

Source

noa

Coordinates

38.24753, 21.50986

Temperature

15.6°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

24 km

24 km — deeper than 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

Volcanoes nearby

Methana

Distance: 175 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 311 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 400 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 400 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece

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Stats (last 24h)

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