M1.3 Depth: 17.3 km

M1.3 Earthquake near Granitsa, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-05-31 22:08:44 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On May 31, 2026 at 22:08 UTC, a magnitude M1.3 earthquake occurred near Granitsa, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece). With a focal depth of about 17 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. Greece: 61 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.3
Depth
17.3 km
UTC time
2026-05-31 22:08:44 UTC
Local time
Country
State
Periphereia Epeirou
City
Granitsa
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Ioanninon
Village
Granitsa
Source
noa
Coordinates
39.61166, 20.60074
Temperature
14.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 17.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 17.3 km
Shallow
17.3 km
17.3 km — close to 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

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