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M1.1 Depth: 12.9 km

M1.1 Earthquake near Nea Santa, Periphereia Kentrikes Makedonias (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-05-20 06:38:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 20, 2026 at 06:38 UTC, a magnitude M1.1 earthquake occurred near Nea Santa, Periphereia Kentrikes Makedonias (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 13 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 71 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M1.1
Depth
12.9 km
UTC time
2026-05-20 06:38:45 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Kentrikes Makedonias
City
Nea Santa
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Kilkis
Village
Nea Santa
Source
noa
Coordinates
40.82703, 22.91199
Temperature
19.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.9 km
Shallow
12.9 km
12.9 km — close to 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: 359 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 478 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece

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