M0.8 Depth: 21.8 km

M0.8 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Olenias, Periphereia Dytikes Elladas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-05-12 03:29:36 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.8 earthquake was recorded near Demotike Enoteta Olenias, Periphereia Dytikes Elladas (Greece) on May 12, 2026 at 03:29 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 22 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: 62 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M0.8
Depth
21.8 km
UTC time
2026-05-12 03:29:36 UTC
Local time
Country
State
Periphereia Dytikes Elladas
City
Demotike Enoteta Olenias
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Achaias
Village
Santomeri
Source
noa
Coordinates
38.02277, 21.56891
Temperature
16.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 21.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 21.8 km
Shallow
21.8 km
21.8 km — deeper 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Methana
    Distance: 161 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 293 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 384 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 384 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece

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