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M1.1 Depth: 26.0 km

M1.1 Earthquake near Chin'ka, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-05-29 21:16:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 29, 2026 at 21:16 UTC, a magnitude M1.1 earthquake occurred near Chin'ka, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece). With a focal depth of about 26 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 65 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.1
Depth
26.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-29 21:16:27 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Epeirou
City
Chin'ka
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Ioanninon
Village
Chin'ka
Source
noa
Coordinates
39.61578, 20.63324
Temperature
16.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 26 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 26 km
Shallow
26 km
26 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: 323 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 465 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Stromboli
    Distance: 476 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
  • Panarea
    Distance: 492 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 399 m ·Italy
  • Palinuro
    Distance: 498 km ·Compound ·Elevation: -70 m ·Last eruption: -8040 ·Italy

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