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M1.3 Depth: 21.9 km

M1.3 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Amphilochias, Periphereia Dytikes Elladas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-05-09 14:14:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.3 earthquake was recorded near Demotike Enoteta Amphilochias, Periphereia Dytikes Elladas (Greece) on May 9, 2026 at 14:14 UTC. With a focal depth of about 22 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. Greece: 121 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.1.

Details

Magnitude
M1.3
Depth
21.9 km
UTC time
2026-05-09 14:14:10 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Dytikes Elladas
City
Demotike Enoteta Amphilochias
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Aitoloakarnanias
Source
noa
Coordinates
38.85956, 21.20636
Temperature
19.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 21.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 21.9 km
Shallow
21.9 km
21.9 km — deeper than the regional average (15.6 km)
Regional average: 15.6 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: 231 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 372 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 457 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 459 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece

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