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M1.1 Depth: 17.2 km

M1.1 Earthquake near Greece

UTC time: 2026-05-09 05:49:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.1 earthquake was recorded near Greece on May 9, 2026 at 05:49 UTC. With a focal depth of about 17 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
M1.1
Depth
17.2 km
UTC time
2026-05-09 05:49:32 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
noa
Coordinates
38.15231, 21.71951
Temperature
21.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 17.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 17.2 km
Shallow
17.2 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: 154 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 289 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 379 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 379 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece

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