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M1.8 Depth: 5.1 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Galateia, Periphereia Dytikes Makedonias (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-05-19 09:12:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 19, 2026 at 09:12 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Galateia, Periphereia Dytikes Makedonias (Greece). With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 77 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
5.1 km
UTC time
2026-05-19 09:12:32 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Dytikes Makedonias
City
Galateia
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Kozanes
Village
Galateia
Source
noa
Coordinates
40.56473, 21.59500
Temperature
12.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.1 km
Shallow
5.1 km
5.1 km — shallower than the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 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: 360 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 496 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece

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