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M1.8 Depth: 14.1 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Southern Greece

UTC time: 2026-05-04 15:55:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Southern Greece on May 4, 2026 at 15:55 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 14 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
14.1 km
UTC time
2026-05-04 15:55:09 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
noa
Coordinates
37.94449, 22.45468
Temperature
12.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14.1 km
Shallow
14.1 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: 85 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 224 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 311 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 312 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 442 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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