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M1.0 Depth: 6.8 km

M1.0 Earthquake near Argennos, Periphereia Boreiou Aigaiou (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-05-05 23:04:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.0 earthquake was recorded near Argennos, Periphereia Boreiou Aigaiou (Greece) on May 5, 2026 at 23:04 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Greece: 15 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.2.

Details

Magnitude
M1.0
Depth
6.8 km
UTC time
2026-05-05 23:04:17 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Boreiou Aigaiou
City
Argennos
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Lesbou
Village
Argennos
Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.38720, 26.25580
Temperature
13.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.8 km
Shallow
6.8 km
6.8 km — shallower than the regional average (15.6 km)
Regional average: 15.6 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

  • Kula
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  • Nisyros
    Distance: 321 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 321 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 325 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 339 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 340 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece

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