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M0.9 Depth: 6.8 km

M0.9 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Phrankistas, Periphereia Stereas Elladas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-05-14 21:03:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.9 earthquake was recorded near Demotike Enoteta Phrankistas, Periphereia Stereas Elladas (Greece) on May 14, 2026 at 21:03 UTC. With a focal depth of about 7 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. Greece: 82 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M0.9
Depth
6.8 km
UTC time
2026-05-14 21:03:17 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Stereas Elladas
City
Demotike Enoteta Phrankistas
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Eurytanias
Source
noa
Coordinates
38.92914, 21.66046
Temperature
12.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.8 km
Shallow
6.8 km
6.8 km — shallower than the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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: 206 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 348 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 430 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 432 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece

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