M1.3 Depth: 37.2 km

M1.3 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Erisou, Periphereia Ionion Neson (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-05-12 23:13:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 12, 2026 at 23:13 UTC, a magnitude M1.3 earthquake occurred near Demotike Enoteta Erisou, Periphereia Ionion Neson (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 37 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 NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 130 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.1.

Details

Magnitude

M1.3

Depth

37.2 km

UTC time

2026-05-12 23:13:14 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Ionion Neson

City

Demotike Enoteta Erisou

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Kephallenias

Village

Asos

Source

noa

Coordinates

38.38532, 20.51605

Temperature

18.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

37.2 km

37.2 km — deeper than 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

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