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M1.7 Depth: 13.1 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Greece

UTC time: 2026-05-18 13:18:18 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 18, 2026 at 13:18 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Greece. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 13 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.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
13.1 km
UTC time
2026-05-18 13:18:18 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
noa
Coordinates
40.87967, 21.44669
Temperature
19.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13.1 km
Shallow
13.1 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: 397 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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