M1.5 Depth: 12.9 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Stauros, Periphereia Kentrikes Makedonias (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-05-08 23:31:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 8, 2026 at 23:31 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near Stauros, Periphereia Kentrikes Makedonias (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 13 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 64 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M1.5

Depth

12.9 km

UTC time

2026-05-08 23:31:36 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Kentrikes Makedonias

City

Stauros

County

Metropolitike Enoteta Thessalonikes

Source

noa

Coordinates

40.65079, 23.72910

Temperature

12.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

12.9 km

12.9 km — close to 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: 339 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 444 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Kula

Distance: 470 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
Kolumbo

Distance: 484 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 494 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece

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Stats (last 24h)

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