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M1.9 Depth: 24.6 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Ammotopos, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-05-01 19:17:04 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.9 earthquake was recorded near Ammotopos, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece) on May 1, 2026 at 19:17 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 25 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
M1.9
Depth
24.6 km
UTC time
2026-05-01 19:17:04 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Epeirou
City
Ammotopos
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Artas
Village
Ammotopos
Source
noa
Coordinates
39.27292, 20.94223
Temperature
7.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 24.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 24.6 km
Shallow
24.6 km
24.6 km — deeper than 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

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  • Methana
    Distance: 278 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
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    Distance: 419 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Stromboli
    Distance: 498 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy

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