M1.1 Depth: 9.5 km

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

UTC time: 2026-05-12 06:09:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.1 earthquake was recorded near Demotike Enoteta Eupaliou, Periphereia Stereas Elladas (Greece) on May 12, 2026 at 06:09 UTC. With a focal depth of about 9 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: 89 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.5.

Details

Magnitude

M1.1

Depth

9.5 km

UTC time

2026-05-12 06:09:14 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Stereas Elladas

City

Demotike Enoteta Eupaliou

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Phokidas

Village

Eupalio

Source

noa

Coordinates

38.40866, 21.92459

Temperature

24.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

9.5 km

9.5 km — shallower than the regional average (15.5 km)

Regional average: 15.5 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: 151 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 292 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 378 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 379 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece

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Stats (last 24h)

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