M1.1 Depth: 8.1 km

M1.1 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Grabias, Periphereia Stereas Elladas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-05-21 11:42:55 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.1 earthquake was recorded near Demotike Enoteta Grabias, Periphereia Stereas Elladas (Greece) on May 21, 2026 at 11:42 UTC. With a focal depth of about 8 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 data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 74 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.1
Depth
8.1 km
UTC time
2026-05-21 11:42:55 UTC
Local time
Country
State
Periphereia Stereas Elladas
City
Demotike Enoteta Grabias
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Phokidas
Village
Grabia
Source
noa
Coordinates
38.65631, 22.40204
Temperature
16.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.1 km
Shallow
8.1 km
8.1 km — shallower than the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 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: 141 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 282 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 360 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 364 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 478 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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