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M1.5 Depth: 12.5 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Greece

UTC time: 2026-05-12 14:15:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 12, 2026 at 14:15 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near Greece. With a focal depth of about 13 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NOA.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
12.5 km
UTC time
2026-05-12 14:15:34 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
noa
Coordinates
39.95270, 21.87836
Temperature
17.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.5 km
Shallow
12.5 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: 289 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 425 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 494 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece

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