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M1.5 Depth: 5.0 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Erisou, Periphereia Ionion Neson (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-05-22 01:03:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 22, 2026 at 01:03 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near Demotike Enoteta Erisou, Periphereia Ionion Neson (Greece). With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 72 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-22 01:03:27 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Ionion Neson
City
Demotike Enoteta Erisou
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Kephallenias
Village
Karya
Source
noa
Coordinates
38.37232, 20.57787
Temperature
18.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower 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: 256 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 388 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Stromboli
    Distance: 469 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
  • Santorini
    Distance: 479 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 479 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Panarea
    Distance: 481 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 399 m ·Italy

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