M1.4 Depth: 13.9 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Kypsele, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-05-05 17:59:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.4 earthquake was recorded near Kypsele, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece) on May 5, 2026 at 17:59 UTC. With a focal depth of about 14 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 10 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.2.

Details

Magnitude

M1.4

Depth

13.9 km

UTC time

2026-05-05 17:59:31 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Epeirou

City

Kypsele

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Prebezas

Village

Kypsele

Source

noa

Coordinates

39.29627, 20.54993

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

13.9 km

13.9 km — close to the regional average (15.6 km)

Regional average: 15.6 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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