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M0.7 Depth: 28.5 km

M0.7 Earthquake near Southern Greece

UTC time: 2026-05-19 02:15:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.7 earthquake was recorded near Southern Greece on May 19, 2026 at 02:15 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 28 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by NOA.

Details

Magnitude
M0.7
Depth
28.5 km
UTC time
2026-05-19 02:15:38 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
noa
Coordinates
37.96051, 21.96259
Temperature
10.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 28.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 28.5 km
Shallow
28.5 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: 126 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 260 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 350 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 350 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 484 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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