M1.6 Depth: 7.5 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Leukada, Periphereia Ionion Neson (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-05-17 07:45:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 17, 2026 at 07:45 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Leukada, Periphereia Ionion Neson (Greece). With a focal depth of about 8 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: 79 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

Details

Magnitude

M1.6

Depth

7.5 km

UTC time

2026-05-17 07:45:25 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Ionion Neson

City

Leukada

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Leukadas

Source

noa

Coordinates

38.77121, 20.56320

Temperature

17.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

7.5 km

7.5 km — shallower than the regional average (15.5 km)

Regional average: 15.5 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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