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M1.7 Depth: 5.0 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Greece

UTC time: 2026-05-12 13:54:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 12, 2026 at 13:54 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Greece. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 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.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-12 13:54:29 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
noa
Coordinates
39.94167, 21.91629
Temperature
20.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
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: 286 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 422 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 491 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 497 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece

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