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M4.2 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near Greece (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-05-20 09:07:31 UTC Local time: —
M4.2 earthquake near Greece on May 20, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M4.2 Earthquake near Greece (Greece) · 2026-05-20 09:07:31 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near Greece (Greece) on May 20, 2026 at 09:07 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by Seismological Survey of Serbia. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 64 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-20 09:07:31 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
City
Greece
Source
serbia_rsz
Coordinates
35.36000, 26.45000

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 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

  • Santorini
    Distance: 150 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 151 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 156 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 234 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 375 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 402 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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