M1.8 Depth: 11.3 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Ellas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-05-17 23:26:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Ellas (Greece) on May 17, 2026 at 23:26 UTC. With a focal depth of about 11 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by AFAD and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 84 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude

M1.8

Depth

11.3 km

UTC time

2026-05-17 23:26:35 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

City

Ellas

Source

afad

Coordinates

39.00944, 25.92944

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Depth profile

Shallow

11.3 km

11.3 km — shallower than the regional average (15.5 km)

Regional average: 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

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Distance: 279 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Milos

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Nisyros

Distance: 290 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
Santorini

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