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M0.7 Depth: 8.8 km

M0.7 Earthquake near Greece

UTC time: 2026-05-05 14:55:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 5, 2026 at 14:55 UTC, a magnitude M0.7 earthquake occurred near Greece. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NOA.

Details

Magnitude
M0.7
Depth
8.8 km
UTC time
2026-05-05 14:55:51 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
noa
Coordinates
38.41049, 21.87607
Temperature
17.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.8 km
Shallow
8.8 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: 155 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 295 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 381 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 383 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece

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