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M1.0 Depth: 13.0 km

M1.0 Earthquake near Riza, Periphereia Kentrikes Makedonias (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-05-11 20:01:04 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 11, 2026 at 20:01 UTC, a magnitude M1.0 earthquake occurred near Riza, Periphereia Kentrikes Makedonias (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 13 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: 62 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.0
Depth
13.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-11 20:01:04 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Kentrikes Makedonias
City
Riza
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Chalkidikes
Village
Riza
Source
noa
Coordinates
40.49789, 23.44254

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13 km
Shallow
13 km
13 km — close to the regional average (15.2 km)
Regional average: 15.2 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: 320 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 431 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 476 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 485 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Santorini
    Distance: 486 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece

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