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M0.4 Depth: 25.7 km

M0.4 Earthquake near Greece

UTC time: 2026-05-21 15:27:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 21, 2026 at 15:27 UTC, a magnitude M0.4 earthquake occurred near Greece. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 26 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NOA.

Details

Magnitude
M0.4
Depth
25.7 km
UTC time
2026-05-21 15:27:42 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
noa
Coordinates
38.43015, 21.95058
Temperature
16.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 25.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 25.7 km
Shallow
25.7 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: 151 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 292 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 377 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 379 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece

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