M1.9 Depth: 15.2 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Demos Agraphon, Periphereia Stereas Elladas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-05-19 05:56:03 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On May 19, 2026 at 05:56 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near Demos Agraphon, Periphereia Stereas Elladas (Greece). With a focal depth of about 15 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: 77 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
15.2 km
UTC time
2026-05-19 05:56:03 UTC
Local time
Country
State
Periphereia Stereas Elladas
City
Demos Agraphon
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Eurytanias
Source
noa
Coordinates
39.04678, 21.52542
Temperature
16.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15.2 km
Shallow
15.2 km
15.2 km — close to the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 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: 224 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 365 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 447 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 450 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece

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