M0.9 Depth: 19.0 km

M0.9 Earthquake near Periphereiake Enoteta Messenias, Periphereia Peloponnesou (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-05-12 04:35:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 12, 2026 at 04:35 UTC, a magnitude M0.9 earthquake occurred near Periphereiake Enoteta Messenias, Periphereia Peloponnesou (Greece). With a focal depth of about 19 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 90 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.5.

Details

Magnitude

M0.9

Depth

19.0 km

UTC time

2026-05-12 04:35:31 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Peloponnesou

City

Periphereiake Enoteta Messenias

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Messenias

Source

noa

Coordinates

37.34024, 21.64352

Temperature

20.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

19 km

19 km — deeper than the regional average (15.5 km)

Regional average: 15.5 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

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Santorini

Distance: 350 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 353 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
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