M1.6 Depth: 17.6 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Southern Greece

UTC time: 2026-05-02 03:25:52 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Southern Greece on May 2, 2026 at 03:25 UTC. With a focal depth of about 18 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 event was recorded by NOA.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
17.6 km
UTC time
2026-05-02 03:25:52 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
noa
Coordinates
37.66983, 21.13724
Temperature
14.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 17.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 17.6 km
Shallow
17.6 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Methana
    Distance: 193 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 312 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 403 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 406 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece

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