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M1.9 Depth: 15.7 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Greece

UTC time: 2026-05-02 04:47:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.9 earthquake was recorded near Greece on May 2, 2026 at 04:47 UTC. With a focal depth of about 16 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 data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
15.7 km
UTC time
2026-05-02 04:47:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
noa
Coordinates
38.01544, 20.24689
Temperature
15.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15.7 km
Shallow
15.7 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

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