M0.8 Depth: 13.2 km

M0.8 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Lidorikiou, Periphereia Stereas Elladas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-05-09 00:21:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.8 earthquake was recorded near Demotike Enoteta Lidorikiou, Periphereia Stereas Elladas (Greece) on May 9, 2026 at 00:21 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 13 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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 63 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M0.8

Depth

13.2 km

UTC time

2026-05-09 00:21:44 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Stereas Elladas

City

Demotike Enoteta Lidorikiou

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Phokidas

Village

Amygdalia

Source

noa

Coordinates

38.39264, 22.25189

Temperature

11.9°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

13.2 km

13.2 km — close to 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

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Methana

Distance: 128 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 270 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 353 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 355 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Nisyros

Distance: 477 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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