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M1.9 Depth: 13.6 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Chortiate, Periphereia Kentrikes Makedonias (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-05-28 11:39:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 28, 2026 at 11:39 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near Demotike Enoteta Chortiate, Periphereia Kentrikes Makedonias (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 14 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: 63 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
13.6 km
UTC time
2026-05-28 11:39:53 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Kentrikes Makedonias
City
Demotike Enoteta Chortiate
County
Metropolitike Enoteta Thessalonikes
Source
noa
Coordinates
40.64484, 23.00629
Temperature
32.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13.6 km
Shallow
13.6 km
13.6 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: 338 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 456 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece

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