M1.3 Depth: 12.5 km

M1.3 Earthquake near Periphereiake Enoteta Euboias, Periphereia Stereas Elladas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-05-17 21:02:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 17, 2026 at 21:02 UTC, a magnitude M1.3 earthquake occurred near Periphereiake Enoteta Euboias, Periphereia Stereas Elladas (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 13 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 80 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.4.

Details

Magnitude

M1.3

Depth

12.5 km

UTC time

2026-05-17 21:02:42 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Stereas Elladas

City

Periphereiake Enoteta Euboias

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Euboias

Source

noa

Coordinates

38.87421, 23.50800

Temperature

19.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

12.5 km

12.5 km — close to the regional average (15.5 km)

Regional average: 15.5 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: 140 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 255 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 314 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 321 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Nisyros

Distance: 409 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
Kula

Distance: 436 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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