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M1.7 Depth: 6.9 km

M1.7 Earthquake near EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN SEA

UTC time: 2026-05-18 21:53:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 18, 2026 at 21:53 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN SEA. With a focal depth of about 7 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
6.9 km
UTC time
2026-05-18 21:53:24 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
35.96920, 29.00830
Temperature
20.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.9 km
Shallow
6.9 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

  • Nisyros
    Distance: 180 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 294 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 322 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 328 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 417 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece

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