M1.0 Depth: 14.7 km

M1.0 Earthquake near Greece

UTC time: 2026-05-12 00:48:12 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.0 earthquake was recorded near Greece on May 12, 2026 at 00:48 UTC. With a focal depth of about 15 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
M1.0
Depth
14.7 km
UTC time
2026-05-12 00:48:12 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
noa
Coordinates
40.88104, 21.44806
Temperature
10.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14.7 km
Shallow
14.7 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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