M1.1 Depth: 7.1 km

M1.1 Earthquake near Leukada, Periphereia Ionion Neson (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-05-01 00:20:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 1, 2026 at 00:20 UTC, a magnitude M1.1 earthquake occurred near Leukada, Periphereia Ionion Neson (Greece). With a focal depth of about 7 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 61 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M1.1

Depth

7.1 km

UTC time

2026-05-01 00:20:51 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Ionion Neson

City

Leukada

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Leukadas

Source

noa

Coordinates

38.88886, 20.58563

Temperature

16.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

7.1 km

7.1 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

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