M1.1 Depth: 20.0 km

M1.1 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Amaliadas, Periphereia Dytikes Elladas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-05-09 11:53:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.1 earthquake was recorded near Demotike Enoteta Amaliadas, Periphereia Dytikes Elladas (Greece) on May 9, 2026 at 11:53 UTC. With a focal depth of about 20 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 data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 64 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M1.1

Depth

20.0 km

UTC time

2026-05-09 11:53:50 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Dytikes Elladas

City

Demotike Enoteta Amaliadas

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Eleias

Village

Peristeri

Source

noa

Coordinates

37.78976, 21.46683

Temperature

22.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

20 km

20 km — deeper than the regional average (15.2 km)

Regional average: 15.2 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: 165 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 290 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 381 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 383 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece

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Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)

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