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M1.7 Depth: 16.4 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Greece-Albania Border Region

UTC time: 2026-05-14 10:52:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near Greece-Albania Border Region on May 14, 2026 at 10:52 UTC. With a focal depth of about 16 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.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
16.4 km
UTC time
2026-05-14 10:52:37 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
noa
Coordinates
39.62814, 20.59067
Temperature
16.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16.4 km
Shallow
16.4 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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