M1.8 Depth: 8.0 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Arkalochoriou, Periphereia Kretes (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-05-17 19:14:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 17, 2026 at 19:14 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Demotike Enoteta Arkalochoriou, Periphereia Kretes (Greece). 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 78 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.4.

Details

Magnitude

M1.8

Depth

8.0 km

UTC time

2026-05-17 19:14:37 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Kretes

City

Demotike Enoteta Arkalochoriou

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Erakleiou

Village

Amourgeles

Source

noa

Coordinates

35.13199, 25.18478

Temperature

18.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

8 km

8 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

Volcanoes nearby

Santorini

Distance: 143 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 157 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 187 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Nisyros

Distance: 240 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
Methana

Distance: 322 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Kula

Distance: 485 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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