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M0.5 Depth: 9.9 km

M0.5 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Naupaktou, Periphereia Dytikes Elladas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-05-07 23:44:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.5 earthquake was recorded near Demotike Enoteta Naupaktou, Periphereia Dytikes Elladas (Greece) on May 7, 2026 at 23:44 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 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: 17 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.4.

Details

Magnitude
M0.5
Depth
9.9 km
UTC time
2026-05-07 23:44:21 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Dytikes Elladas
City
Demotike Enoteta Naupaktou
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Aitoloakarnanias
Village
Kato Mamoulada
Source
noa
Coordinates
38.38394, 21.82480
Temperature
15.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.9 km
Shallow
9.9 km
9.9 km — shallower than the regional average (15.6 km)
Regional average: 15.6 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: 157 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 297 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 383 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 385 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece

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