M1.9 Depth: 17.1 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Periphereiake Enoteta Kalymnou, Periphereia Notiou Aigaiou (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-05-01 04:40:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 1, 2026 at 04:40 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near Periphereiake Enoteta Kalymnou, Periphereia Notiou Aigaiou (Greece). 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 EMSC. Greece: 62 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M1.9

Depth

17.1 km

UTC time

2026-05-01 04:40:22 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Notiou Aigaiou

City

Periphereiake Enoteta Kalymnou

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Kalymnou

Source

emsc

Coordinates

37.38240, 26.86210

Temperature

16.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

17.1 km

17.1 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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