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M1.0 Depth: 18.2 km

M1.0 Earthquake near Mesolongi, Periphereia Dytikes Elladas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-05-15 17:47:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.0 earthquake was recorded near Mesolongi, Periphereia Dytikes Elladas (Greece) on May 15, 2026 at 17:47 UTC. With a focal depth of about 18 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: 107 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.0
Depth
18.2 km
UTC time
2026-05-15 17:47:05 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Dytikes Elladas
City
Mesolongi
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Aitoloakarnanias
Source
noa
Coordinates
38.27911, 21.34735
Temperature
16.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 18.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 18.2 km
Shallow
18.2 km
18.2 km — close to the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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: 189 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 324 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 414 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 414 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece

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