M0.8 Depth: 14.9 km

M0.8 Earthquake near Marathonas, Periphereia Attikes (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-05-17 14:36:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 17, 2026 at 14:36 UTC, a magnitude M0.8 earthquake occurred near Marathonas, Periphereia Attikes (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. Greece: 79 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

Details

Magnitude

M0.8

Depth

14.9 km

UTC time

2026-05-17 14:36:34 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Attikes

City

Marathonas

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Anatolikes Attikes

Source

noa

Coordinates

38.16055, 23.94058

Temperature

21.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

14.9 km

14.9 km — close to 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: 80 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 168 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 227 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 234 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Nisyros

Distance: 333 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
Kula

Distance: 402 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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