M1.1 Depth: 6.2 km

M1.1 Earthquake near Southern Greece

UTC time: 2026-05-01 01:49:19 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On May 1, 2026 at 01:49 UTC, a magnitude M1.1 earthquake occurred near Southern Greece. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 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.

Details

Magnitude
M1.1
Depth
6.2 km
UTC time
2026-05-01 01:49:19 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
noa
Coordinates
37.55951, 21.79962
Temperature
13.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.2 km
Shallow
6.2 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

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  • Santorini
    Distance: 344 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 347 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
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    Distance: 487 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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