M1.6 Depth: 8.7 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Phalaisias, Periphereia Peloponnesou (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-06-01 02:36:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 1, 2026 at 02:36 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Demotike Enoteta Phalaisias, Periphereia Peloponnesou (Greece). With a focal depth of about 9 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: 61 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

Magnitude

M1.6

Depth

8.7 km

UTC time

2026-06-01 02:36:35 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Peloponnesou

City

Demotike Enoteta Phalaisias

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Arkadias

Village

Akobos

Source

noa

Coordinates

37.17911, 22.16354

Temperature

18.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

8.7 km

8.7 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: 114 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 209 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 300 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 304 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Nisyros

Distance: 449 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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Stats (last 24h)

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