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M1.9 Depth: 15.4 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Greece

UTC time: 2026-05-01 01:52:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 1, 2026 at 01:52 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near Greece. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NOA.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
15.4 km
UTC time
2026-05-01 01:52:51 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
noa
Coordinates
38.04611, 20.15305
Temperature
17.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15.4 km
Shallow
15.4 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

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    Distance: 407 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Stromboli
    Distance: 438 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
  • Panarea
    Distance: 449 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 399 m ·Italy
  • Etna
    Distance: 453 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'357 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
  • Vulcano
    Distance: 455 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 500 m ·Last eruption: 1890 ·Italy

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