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M1.3 Depth: 12.3 km

M1.3 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Desphinas, Periphereia Stereas Elladas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-05-01 18:47:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 1, 2026 at 18:47 UTC, a magnitude M1.3 earthquake occurred near Demotike Enoteta Desphinas, Periphereia Stereas Elladas (Greece). With a focal depth of about 12 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 data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 26 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.3
Depth
12.3 km
UTC time
2026-05-01 18:47:47 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Stereas Elladas
City
Demotike Enoteta Desphinas
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Phokidas
Village
Desphina
Source
noa
Coordinates
38.41782, 22.51602
Temperature
3.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.3 km
Shallow
12.3 km
12.3 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

  • Methana
    Distance: 114 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 255 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 336 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 339 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 457 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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