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M1.5 Depth: 26.1 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Greece-Albania Border Region

UTC time: 2026-05-22 01:31:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near Greece-Albania Border Region on May 22, 2026 at 01:31 UTC. 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.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
26.1 km
UTC time
2026-05-22 01:31:23 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
noa
Coordinates
39.78012, 20.75913
Temperature
9.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 26.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 26.1 km
Shallow
26.1 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: 328 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 470 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Stromboli
    Distance: 490 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy

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