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M1.6 Depth: 59.6 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Diakoptou, Periphereia Dytikes Elladas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-05-17 12:31:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 17, 2026 at 12:31 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Demotike Enoteta Diakoptou, Periphereia Dytikes Elladas (Greece). With a focal depth of about 60 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. Greece: 65 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.7.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
59.6 km
UTC time
2026-05-17 12:31:41 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Dytikes Elladas
City
Demotike Enoteta Diakoptou
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Achaias
Village
Ano Diakopto
Source
noa
Coordinates
38.13995, 22.23358
Temperature
13.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 59.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 59.6 km
Shallow
59.6 km
59.6 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
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  • Milos
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  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 339 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 340 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
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    Distance: 468 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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