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M0.8 Depth: 12.1 km

M0.8 Earthquake near Palaiochora, Periphereia Kentrikes Makedonias (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-05-16 00:51:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.8 earthquake was recorded near Palaiochora, Periphereia Kentrikes Makedonias (Greece) on May 16, 2026 at 00:51 UTC. With a focal depth of about 12 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 70 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M0.8
Depth
12.1 km
UTC time
2026-05-16 00:51:23 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Kentrikes Makedonias
City
Palaiochora
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Chalkidikes
Village
Palaiochora
Source
noa
Coordinates
40.49744, 23.46863
Temperature
12.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.1 km
Shallow
12.1 km
12.1 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Methana
    Distance: 320 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 431 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 475 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 483 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Santorini
    Distance: 485 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece

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