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M1.2 Depth: 5.5 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Greece

UTC time: 2026-05-15 20:00:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 15, 2026 at 20:00 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near Greece. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NOA.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
5.5 km
UTC time
2026-05-15 20:00:49 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
noa
Coordinates
40.43472, 21.68198
Temperature
9.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.5 km
Shallow
5.5 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: 344 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 480 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece

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