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M0.9 Depth: 12.4 km

M0.9 Earthquake near Kryonerites, Periphereia Stereas Elladas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-05-26 05:39:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 26, 2026 at 05:39 UTC, a magnitude M0.9 earthquake occurred near Kryonerites, Periphereia Stereas Elladas (Greece). With a focal depth of about 12 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 68 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M0.9
Depth
12.4 km
UTC time
2026-05-26 05:39:52 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Stereas Elladas
City
Kryonerites
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Euboias
Village
Kryonerites
Source
noa
Coordinates
38.92502, 23.29880
Temperature
20.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.4 km
Shallow
12.4 km
12.4 km — close to 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: 145 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 267 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 329 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 336 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 427 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 454 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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