M1.7 Depth: 18.4 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Berenike, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-05-11 18:49:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near Berenike, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece) on May 11, 2026 at 18:49 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 18 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 55 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.5.

Details

Magnitude

M1.7

Depth

18.4 km

UTC time

2026-05-11 18:49:32 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Epeirou

City

Berenike

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Ioanninon

Village

Berenike

Source

noa

Coordinates

39.56589, 20.57236

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

18.4 km

18.4 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

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Stats (last 24h)

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