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M1.9 Depth: 19.8 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Ellas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-05-05 13:31:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 5, 2026 at 13:31 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near Ellas (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 20 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 12 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.4.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
19.8 km
UTC time
2026-05-05 13:31:25 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
City
Ellas
Source
noa
Coordinates
34.87701, 26.02020
Temperature
19.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 19.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 19.8 km
Shallow
19.8 km
19.8 km — deeper than the regional average (15.6 km)
Regional average: 15.6 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

  • Santorini
    Distance: 179 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 189 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 216 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 248 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 389 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 468 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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