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M1.3 Depth: 8.7 km

M1.3 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Erakleias, Periphereia Kentrikes Makedonias (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-05-14 20:26:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 14, 2026 at 20:26 UTC, a magnitude M1.3 earthquake occurred near Demotike Enoteta Erakleias, Periphereia Kentrikes Makedonias (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 72 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.3
Depth
8.7 km
UTC time
2026-05-14 20:26:25 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Kentrikes Makedonias
City
Demotike Enoteta Erakleias
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Serron
Village
Pontismeno
Source
noa
Coordinates
41.20194, 23.27133
Temperature
14.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.7 km
Shallow
8.7 km
8.7 km — shallower than 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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    Distance: 398 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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