M0.9 Depth: 8.2 km

M0.9 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Riou, Periphereia Dytikes Elladas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-05-08 20:54:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 8, 2026 at 20:54 UTC, a magnitude M0.9 earthquake occurred near Demotike Enoteta Riou, Periphereia Dytikes Elladas (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 63 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M0.9

Depth

8.2 km

UTC time

2026-05-08 20:54:11 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Dytikes Elladas

City

Demotike Enoteta Riou

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Achaias

Source

noa

Coordinates

38.34000, 21.82480

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Depth profile

Shallow

8.2 km

8.2 km — shallower than the regional average (15.2 km)

Regional average: 15.2 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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Kolumbo

Distance: 381 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Santorini

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