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M1.3 Depth: 5.1 km

M1.3 Earthquake near Balyra, Periphereia Peloponnesou (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-05-13 23:07:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 13, 2026 at 23:07 UTC, a magnitude M1.3 earthquake occurred near Balyra, Periphereia Peloponnesou (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 63 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.3
Depth
5.1 km
UTC time
2026-05-13 23:07:47 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Peloponnesou
City
Balyra
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Messenias
Village
Balyra
Source
noa
Coordinates
37.15302, 21.99005
Temperature
12.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.1 km
Shallow
5.1 km
5.1 km — shallower than the regional average (15.2 km)
Regional average: 15.2 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: 129 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 223 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 315 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 319 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 464 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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