M1.1 Depth: 9.9 km

M1.1 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Lidorikiou, Periphereia Stereas Elladas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-05-05 16:14:02 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On May 5, 2026 at 16:14 UTC, a magnitude M1.1 earthquake occurred near Demotike Enoteta Lidorikiou, Periphereia Stereas Elladas (Greece). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: 10 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.2.

Details

Magnitude
M1.1
Depth
9.9 km
UTC time
2026-05-05 16:14:02 UTC
Local time
Country
State
Periphereia Stereas Elladas
City
Demotike Enoteta Lidorikiou
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Phokidas
Village
Amygdalia
Source
noa
Coordinates
38.41873, 22.24045

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.9 km
Shallow
9.9 km
9.9 km — shallower than the regional average (15.6 km)
Regional average: 15.6 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

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    Distance: 131 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
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  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 355 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 358 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 479 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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