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M1.3 Earthquake near Ellas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-05-05 18:11:36 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

On May 5, 2026 at 18:11 UTC, a magnitude M1.3 earthquake occurred near Ellas (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 33 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. Greece: 97 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

Details

ID
b4493792d3669ab8dc2af56a501f6f3305ea40bc
Magnitude
M1.3
Depth
32.7 km
UTC time
2026-05-05 18:11:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
City
Ellas
Source
noa
Coordinates
37.39105, 21.26312

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 32.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 32.7 km
Shallow
32.7 km
32.7 km — deeper than the regional average (14.5 km)
Regional average: 14.5 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: 184 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 292 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 384 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 387 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece

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Context for this earthquake

14 Sep 2025 – 14 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 4,999 Catalogue entries

Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.

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Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)
596
Country (24h)
Greece
97
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