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M1.4 Depth: 11.7 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Periphereiake Enoteta Magnesias, Periphereia Thessalias (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-05-12 21:38:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.4 earthquake was recorded near Periphereiake Enoteta Magnesias, Periphereia Thessalias (Greece) on May 12, 2026 at 21:38 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: 115 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
11.7 km
UTC time
2026-05-12 21:38:29 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Thessalias
City
Periphereiake Enoteta Magnesias
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Magnesias
Source
noa
Coordinates
39.11087, 23.32809
Temperature
21.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.7 km
Shallow
11.7 km
11.7 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: 166 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 285 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 344 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 352 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 438 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 453 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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