M1.8 Depth: 11.4 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Greece

UTC time: 2026-05-18 14:28:24 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Greece on May 18, 2026 at 14:28 UTC. With a focal depth of about 11 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.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
11.4 km
UTC time
2026-05-18 14:28:24 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
noa
Coordinates
38.43063, 21.96762
Temperature
18.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.4 km
Shallow
11.4 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: 150 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 291 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 376 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 377 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece

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