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M1.7 Depth: 26.8 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Southern Greece

UTC time: 2026-05-01 01:13:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 1, 2026 at 01:13 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Southern Greece. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 27 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NOA.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
26.8 km
UTC time
2026-05-01 01:13:48 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
noa
Coordinates
37.79160, 21.34964
Temperature
13.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 26.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 26.8 km
Shallow
26.8 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: 176 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 299 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 391 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 392 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece

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