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M1.1 Depth: 20.1 km

M1.1 Earthquake near Grebena, Periphereia Dytikes Makedonias (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-05-17 00:55:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.1 earthquake was recorded near Grebena, Periphereia Dytikes Makedonias (Greece) on May 17, 2026 at 00:55 UTC. With a focal depth of about 20 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 71 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.1
Depth
20.1 km
UTC time
2026-05-17 00:55:42 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Dytikes Makedonias
City
Grebena
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Grebenon
Source
noa
Coordinates
40.03052, 21.44165
Temperature
6.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 20.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 20.1 km
Shallow
20.1 km
20.1 km — deeper 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Methana
    Distance: 314 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 453 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece

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