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M1.5 Depth: 19.3 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Philiaton, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-05-06 00:41:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near Demotike Enoteta Philiaton, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece) on May 6, 2026 at 00:41 UTC. With a focal depth of about 19 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 data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 9 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
19.3 km
UTC time
2026-05-06 00:41:07 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Epeirou
City
Demotike Enoteta Philiaton
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Thesprotias
Source
noa
Coordinates
39.67439, 20.39343
Temperature
11.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 19.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 19.3 km
Shallow
19.3 km
19.3 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

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