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M1.3 Depth: 6.4 km

M1.3 Earthquake near Dodecanese Islands, Greece

UTC time: 2026-05-17 04:04:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 17, 2026 at 04:04 UTC, a magnitude M1.3 earthquake occurred near Dodecanese Islands, Greece. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by NOA.

Details

Magnitude
M1.3
Depth
6.4 km
UTC time
2026-05-17 04:04:40 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
noa
Coordinates
36.66412, 25.75287
Temperature
19.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.4 km
Shallow
6.4 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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  • Santorini
    Distance: 43 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Milos
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  • Nisyros
    Distance: 125 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 239 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 324 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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