M1.5 Depth: 10.2 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Megale Panagia, Periphereia Kentrikes Makedonias (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-05-02 15:01:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near Megale Panagia, Periphereia Kentrikes Makedonias (Greece) on May 2, 2026 at 15:01 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 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. Greece: 62 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M1.5

Depth

10.2 km

UTC time

2026-05-02 15:01:29 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Kentrikes Makedonias

City

Megale Panagia

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Chalkidikes

Source

noa

Coordinates

40.46310, 23.68698

Temperature

8.3°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

10.2 km

10.2 km — shallower than 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: 318 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 424 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Kula

Distance: 464 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
Kolumbo

Distance: 465 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 475 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece

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Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)

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