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M1.7 Depth: 17.5 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Philiatron, Periphereia Peloponnesou (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-05-20 23:12:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 20, 2026 at 23:12 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Demotike Enoteta Philiatron, Periphereia Peloponnesou (Greece). With a focal depth of about 18 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: 72 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
17.5 km
UTC time
2026-05-20 23:12:13 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Peloponnesou
City
Demotike Enoteta Philiatron
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Messenias
Village
Limenari
Source
noa
Coordinates
37.14066, 21.56479
Temperature
18.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 17.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 17.5 km
Shallow
17.5 km
17.5 km — close to 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: 165 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 260 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 351 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 355 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece

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