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
State
Periphereia Ionion Neson
City
Leukada
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Leukadas
Source
noa
Coordinates
38.77121, 20.56320
Temperature
17.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.5 km
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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