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M1.5 Depth: 15.4 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Kepoureio, Periphereia Dytikes Makedonias (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-05-01 22:34:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near Kepoureio, Periphereia Dytikes Makedonias (Greece) on May 1, 2026 at 22:34 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 26 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
15.4 km
UTC time
2026-05-01 22:34:33 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Dytikes Makedonias
City
Kepoureio
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Grebenon
Village
Kepoureio
Source
noa
Coordinates
39.96231, 21.34506
Temperature
4.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15.4 km
Shallow
15.4 km
15.4 km — close to the regional average (15.6 km)
Regional average: 15.6 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: 312 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 452 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece

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