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M1.5 Depth: 12.4 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Agioi Apostoloi, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-05-17 06:08:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 17, 2026 at 06:08 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near Agioi Apostoloi, Periphereia Epeirou (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 NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 70 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
12.4 km
UTC time
2026-05-17 06:08:44 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Epeirou
City
Agioi Apostoloi
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Ioanninon
Village
Agioi Apostoloi
Source
noa
Coordinates
39.78104, 20.44144
Temperature
14.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.4 km
Shallow
12.4 km
12.4 km — close to 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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