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M1.6 Depth: 13.9 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Seniko, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-05-01 23:02:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Seniko, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece) on May 1, 2026 at 23:02 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 14 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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: 26 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
13.9 km
UTC time
2026-05-01 23:02:39 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Epeirou
City
Seniko
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Ioanninon
Village
Seniko
Source
noa
Coordinates
39.58557, 20.63049
Temperature
6.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13.9 km
Shallow
13.9 km
13.9 km — close to the regional average (15.6 km)
Regional average: 15.6 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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