M0.9 Depth: 13.2 km

M0.9 Earthquake near Greece

UTC time: 2026-05-12 02:03:32 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.9 earthquake was recorded near Greece on May 12, 2026 at 02:03 UTC. With a focal depth of about 13 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by NOA.

Details

Magnitude
M0.9
Depth
13.2 km
UTC time
2026-05-12 02:03:32 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
noa
Coordinates
40.77988, 23.42606
Temperature
16.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13.2 km
Shallow
13.2 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: 352 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 462 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 500 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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