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M1.7 Depth: 13.5 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Nikaias, Periphereia Thessalias (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-05-21 14:01:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near Demotike Enoteta Nikaias, Periphereia Thessalias (Greece) on May 21, 2026 at 14:01 UTC. With a focal depth of about 13 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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 77 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
13.5 km
UTC time
2026-05-21 14:01:57 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Thessalias
City
Demotike Enoteta Nikaias
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Larisas
Village
Myra
Source
noa
Coordinates
39.44000, 22.56867
Temperature
23.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13.5 km
Shallow
13.5 km
13.5 km — close to the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 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: 213 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 346 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 413 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 419 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece

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