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M1.2 Depth: 14.5 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Rizo, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-05-14 00:13:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near Rizo, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece) on May 14, 2026 at 00:13 UTC. With a focal depth of about 14 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 63 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
14.5 km
UTC time
2026-05-14 00:13:48 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Epeirou
City
Rizo
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Ioanninon
Village
Rizo
Source
noa
Coordinates
39.70047, 20.53665
Temperature
10.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14.5 km
Shallow
14.5 km
14.5 km — close to the regional average (15.2 km)
Regional average: 15.2 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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