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M1.2 Depth: 15.0 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Ydra, Periphereia Attikes (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-05-21 21:14:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near Ydra, Periphereia Attikes (Greece) on May 21, 2026 at 21:14 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 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. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 72 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
15.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-21 21:14:24 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Attikes
City
Ydra
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Neson
Source
noa
Coordinates
37.38510, 23.43338
Temperature
19.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15 km
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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Methana
    Distance: 27 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 117 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 206 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 206 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 342 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 465 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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