M1.7 Depth: 15.0 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Demos Pargas, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-05-26 17:04:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 26, 2026 at 17:04 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Demos Pargas, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece). With a focal depth of about 15 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. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 69 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.0.

Details

Magnitude

M1.7

Depth

15.0 km

UTC time

2026-05-26 17:04:39 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Epeirou

City

Demos Pargas

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Prebezas

Source

noa

Coordinates

39.18778, 20.57053

Temperature

21.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

15 km

15 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

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