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M1.5 Depth: 14.8 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Southern Greece

UTC time: 2026-05-04 14:13:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near Southern Greece on May 4, 2026 at 14:13 UTC. With a focal depth of about 15 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NOA.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
14.8 km
UTC time
2026-05-04 14:13:28 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
noa
Coordinates
36.70761, 22.07748
Temperature
17.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14.8 km
Shallow
14.8 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: 150 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 211 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 298 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 305 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 453 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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