M1.5 Depth: 15.5 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Southern Greece

UTC time: 2026-05-12 01:33:09 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near Southern Greece on May 12, 2026 at 01:33 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NOA.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
15.5 km
UTC time
2026-05-12 01:33:09 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
noa
Coordinates
37.52426, 22.62497
Temperature
14.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15.5 km
Shallow
15.5 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: 63 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 185 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 276 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 277 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 415 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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