M0.6 Depth: 9.1 km

M0.6 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Naupaktou, Periphereia Dytikes Elladas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-05-12 02:50:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.6 earthquake was recorded near Demotike Enoteta Naupaktou, Periphereia Dytikes Elladas (Greece) on May 12, 2026 at 02:50 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 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: 83 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.5.

Details

Magnitude

M0.6

Depth

9.1 km

UTC time

2026-05-12 02:50:07 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Dytikes Elladas

City

Demotike Enoteta Naupaktou

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Aitoloakarnanias

Village

Skala

Source

noa

Coordinates

38.43521, 21.83395

Temperature

16.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

9.1 km

9.1 km — shallower 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

Volcanoes nearby

Methana

Distance: 160 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 300 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 386 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 387 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece

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