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M1.6 Depth: 7.0 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Polichnitou, Periphereia Boreiou Aigaiou (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-05-21 11:49:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Demotike Enoteta Polichnitou, Periphereia Boreiou Aigaiou (Greece) on May 21, 2026 at 11:49 UTC. With a focal depth of about 7 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 EMSC. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 74 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-21 11:49:49 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Boreiou Aigaiou
City
Demotike Enoteta Polichnitou
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Lesbou
Village
Brisa
Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.04110, 26.19720
Temperature
20.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7 km
Shallow
7 km
7 km — shallower than the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 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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  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 287 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 296 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 302 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Milos
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