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M1.3 Depth: 14.8 km

M1.3 Earthquake near Melanthio, Periphereia Dytikes Makedonias (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-05-19 21:01:04 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 19, 2026 at 21:01 UTC, a magnitude M1.3 earthquake occurred near Melanthio, Periphereia Dytikes Makedonias (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 92 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.3
Depth
14.8 km
UTC time
2026-05-19 21:01:04 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Dytikes Makedonias
City
Melanthio
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Kastorias
Village
Melanthio
Source
noa
Coordinates
40.40268, 21.12259
Temperature
7.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14.8 km
Shallow
14.8 km
14.8 km — close to the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 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

  • Methana
    Distance: 364 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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