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M1.2 Depth: 18.0 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Southern Greece

UTC time: 2026-05-12 01:27:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 12, 2026 at 01:27 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near Southern Greece. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 18 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
18.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-12 01:27:27 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
noa
Coordinates
37.78061, 21.49704
Temperature
14.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 18 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 18 km
Shallow
18 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: 163 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 287 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 378 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 380 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece

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