M1.2 Depth: 16.6 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Chin'ka, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-05-03 23:38:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near Chin'ka, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece) on May 3, 2026 at 23:38 UTC. With a focal depth of about 17 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 62 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M1.2

Depth

16.6 km

UTC time

2026-05-03 23:38:16 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Epeirou

City

Chin'ka

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Ioanninon

Village

Chin'ka

Source

noa

Coordinates

39.61578, 20.63507

Temperature

7.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

16.6 km

16.6 km — close to the regional average (15.2 km)

Regional average: 15.2 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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