M1.8 Depth: 26.2 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Demos Zacharos, Periphereia Dytikes Elladas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-05-09 17:34:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Demos Zacharos, Periphereia Dytikes Elladas (Greece) on May 9, 2026 at 17:34 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 26 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 63 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M1.8

Depth

26.2 km

UTC time

2026-05-09 17:34:45 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Dytikes Elladas

City

Demos Zacharos

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Eleias

Village

Minthe

Source

noa

Coordinates

37.49497, 21.78909

Temperature

16.1°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

26.2 km

26.2 km — deeper than 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

Volcanoes nearby

Methana

Distance: 137 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 251 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 343 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 345 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Nisyros

Distance: 487 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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