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M1.9 Depth: 18.6 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Palioure, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-05-31 04:06:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 31, 2026 at 04:06 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near Palioure, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 19 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 61 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
18.6 km
UTC time
2026-05-31 04:06:57 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Epeirou
City
Palioure
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Ioanninon
Village
Palioure
Source
noa
Coordinates
39.70230, 20.62729
Temperature
19.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 18.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 18.6 km
Shallow
18.6 km
18.6 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
    Distance: 330 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 472 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Stromboli
    Distance: 477 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
  • Panarea
    Distance: 494 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 399 m ·Italy
  • Palinuro
    Distance: 497 km ·Compound ·Elevation: -70 m ·Last eruption: -8040 ·Italy

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