M1.4 Depth: 18.4 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Themelo, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-05-26 17:21:19 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 26, 2026 at 17:21 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near Themelo, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece). With a focal depth of about 18 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: 70 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

Magnitude

M1.4

Depth

18.4 km

UTC time

2026-05-26 17:21:19 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Epeirou

City

Themelo

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Prebezas

Village

Themelo

Source

noa

Coordinates

39.24179, 20.51376

Temperature

21.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

18.4 km

18.4 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

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