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

UTC time: 2026-05-05 16:14:02 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M1.1
Depth
9.9 km
Source
NOA

Periphereia Stereas Elladas · Demotike Enoteta Lidorikiou

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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: 97 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

Details

ID
435942f2a95b43181cc582100c02686806e84ce5
Magnitude
M1.1
Depth
9.9 km
UTC time
2026-05-05 16:14:02 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Stereas Elladas
City
Demotike Enoteta Lidorikiou
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Phokidas
Village
Amygdalia
Source
noa
Coordinates
38.41873, 22.24045

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 (14.5 km)
Regional average: 14.5 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Methana
    Distance: 131 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 272 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • 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

Greece

Context for this earthquake

14 Sep 2025 – 14 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 4,999 Catalogue entries

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Country (24h)
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