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M1.9 Depth: 12.5 km

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

UTC time: 2026-05-05 18:12:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.9 earthquake was recorded near Paliouras, Periphereia Stereas Elladas (Greece) on May 5, 2026 at 18:12 UTC. With a focal depth of about 13 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 event was recorded by NOA. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 10 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.2.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
12.5 km
UTC time
2026-05-05 18:12:56 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Stereas Elladas
City
Paliouras
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Euboias
Village
Paliouras
Source
noa
Coordinates
38.59039, 23.76801

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.5 km
Shallow
12.5 km
12.5 km — close to 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

  • Methana
    Distance: 115 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 218 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 275 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 282 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 372 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 413 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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