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M4.3 Depth: 17.0 km

M4.3 Earthquake near DODECANESE ISLANDS, GREECE

UTC time: 2026-05-18 05:11:16 UTC Local time: —
M4.3 earthquake near DODECANESE ISLANDS, GREECE on May 18, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M4.3 Earthquake near DODECANESE ISLANDS, GREECE · 2026-05-18 05:11:16 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.3 earthquake was recorded near DODECANESE ISLANDS, GREECE on May 18, 2026 at 05:11 UTC. With a focal depth of about 17 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
17.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-18 05:11:16 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
35.45930, 27.71930
Temperature
19.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 17 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 17 km
Shallow
17 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

  • Nisyros
    Distance: 135 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 233 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 234 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 325 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 354 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Methana
    Distance: 459 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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