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M1.0 Depth: 15.1 km

M1.0 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Bilion, Periphereia Attikes (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-05-05 21:18:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.0 earthquake was recorded near Demotike Enoteta Bilion, Periphereia Attikes (Greece) on May 5, 2026 at 21:18 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 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. Greece: 10 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.2.

Details

Magnitude
M1.0
Depth
15.1 km
UTC time
2026-05-05 21:18:25 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Attikes
City
Demotike Enoteta Bilion
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Dytikes Attikes
Village
Bilia
Source
noa
Coordinates
38.16330, 23.32260

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15.1 km
Shallow
15.1 km
15.1 km — close to the regional average (15.6 km)
Regional average: 15.6 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: 61 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 190 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 264 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 268 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 381 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 455 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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