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M1.3 Depth: 18.0 km

M1.3 Earthquake near Periphereiake Enoteta Lakonias, Periphereia Peloponnesou (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-05-17 16:23:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 17, 2026 at 16:23 UTC, a magnitude M1.3 earthquake occurred near Periphereiake Enoteta Lakonias, Periphereia Peloponnesou (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 18 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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 65 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.7.

Details

Magnitude
M1.3
Depth
18.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-17 16:23:09 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Peloponnesou
City
Periphereiake Enoteta Lakonias
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Lakonias
Source
noa
Coordinates
36.63666, 23.06122
Temperature
20.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 18 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 18 km
Shallow
18 km
18 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: 112 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 123 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 210 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 217 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 365 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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