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M0.9 Depth: 7.0 km

M0.9 Earthquake near Periphereiake Enoteta Ko, Periphereia Notiou Aigaiou (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-05-26 06:26:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.9 earthquake was recorded near Periphereiake Enoteta Ko, Periphereia Notiou Aigaiou (Greece) on May 26, 2026 at 06:26 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 68 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M0.9
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-26 06:26:05 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Notiou Aigaiou
City
Periphereiake Enoteta Ko
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Ko
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.50330, 27.10330
Temperature
21.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7 km
Shallow
7 km
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

  • Nisyros
    Distance: 11 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 145 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 153 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 239 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 263 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Methana
    Distance: 357 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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