Back to map
M1.5 Depth: 56.5 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Tamasiou, Periphereia Thessalias (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-05-06 01:20:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 6, 2026 at 01:20 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near Demotike Enoteta Tamasiou, Periphereia Thessalias (Greece). With a focal depth of about 57 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: 17 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.2.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
56.5 km
UTC time
2026-05-06 01:20:21 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Thessalias
City
Demotike Enoteta Tamasiou
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Karditsas
Source
noa
Coordinates
39.24322, 22.12183
Temperature
12.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 56.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 56.5 km
Shallow
56.5 km
56.5 km — deeper 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: 209 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 348 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 422 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 427 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece

Historic earthquake map · Greece

Open history map
Explore recent and long-term earthquake activity in this country. Use filters to narrow down by magnitude, depth, and date range.

Country statistics · Greece

Country overview
View earthquake KPIs, strongest and latest events, and averages for this country.

Share