M1.1 Depth: 27.2 km

M1.1 Earthquake near Agia Kyriake, Periphereia Dytikes Makedonias (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-05-01 03:12:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 1, 2026 at 03:12 UTC, a magnitude M1.1 earthquake occurred near Agia Kyriake, Periphereia Dytikes Makedonias (Greece). With a focal depth of about 27 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 62 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M1.1

Depth

27.2 km

UTC time

2026-05-01 03:12:58 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Dytikes Makedonias

City

Agia Kyriake

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Kastorias

Village

Agia Kyriake

Source

noa

Coordinates

40.54413, 21.11481

Temperature

4.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

27.2 km

27.2 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

Volcanoes nearby

Methana

Distance: 377 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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