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M1.2 Depth: 6.3 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Greece

UTC time: 2026-05-05 12:15:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near Greece on May 5, 2026 at 12:15 UTC. With a focal depth of about 6 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NOA.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
6.3 km
UTC time
2026-05-05 12:15:58 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
noa
Coordinates
38.71124, 20.57282
Temperature
18.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.3 km
Shallow
6.3 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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