M1.9 Depth: 11.8 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Periphereiake Enoteta Rodopes, Periphereia Anatolikes Makedonias kai Thrakes (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-05-04 23:27:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 4, 2026 at 23:27 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near Periphereiake Enoteta Rodopes, Periphereia Anatolikes Makedonias kai Thrakes (Greece). With a focal depth of about 12 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 EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 62 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M1.9

Depth

11.8 km

UTC time

2026-05-04 23:27:41 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Anatolikes Makedonias kai Thrakes

City

Periphereiake Enoteta Rodopes

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Rodopes

Source

emsc

Coordinates

40.78840, 25.58520

Temperature

9.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

11.8 km

11.8 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

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