M1.2 Depth: 22.9 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Kalogerorrache, Periphereia Peloponnesou (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-05-03 23:46:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near Kalogerorrache, Periphereia Peloponnesou (Greece) on May 3, 2026 at 23:46 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 23 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 62 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M1.2

Depth

22.9 km

UTC time

2026-05-03 23:46:29 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Peloponnesou

City

Kalogerorrache

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Messenias

Village

Kalogerorrache

Source

noa

Coordinates

37.11502, 21.93100

Temperature

5.2°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

22.9 km

22.9 km — deeper than 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: 136 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 228 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 319 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 323 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Nisyros

Distance: 468 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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