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M0.6 Depth: 15.1 km

M0.6 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Pyllenes, Periphereia Dytikes Elladas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-05-26 23:00:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.6 earthquake was recorded near Demotike Enoteta Pyllenes, Periphereia Dytikes Elladas (Greece) on May 26, 2026 at 23:00 UTC. With a focal depth of about 15 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 63 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M0.6
Depth
15.1 km
UTC time
2026-05-26 23:00:03 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Dytikes Elladas
City
Demotike Enoteta Pyllenes
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Aitoloakarnanias
Source
noa
Coordinates
38.49930, 21.79367
Temperature
17.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15.1 km
Shallow
15.1 km
15.1 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Methana
    Distance: 167 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 307 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 393 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 394 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece

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