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M1.6 Depth: 9.5 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Greece

UTC time: 2026-05-22 04:10:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 22, 2026 at 04:10 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Greece. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 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.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
9.5 km
UTC time
2026-05-22 04:10:39 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
noa
Coordinates
40.52536, 21.10062
Temperature
15.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.5 km
Shallow
9.5 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Methana
    Distance: 376 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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