M1.8 Depth: 16.9 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Anaktoriou, Periphereia Dytikes Elladas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-05-19 14:52:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Demotike Enoteta Anaktoriou, Periphereia Dytikes Elladas (Greece) on May 19, 2026 at 14:52 UTC. With a focal depth of about 17 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: 69 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.9.

Details

Magnitude

M1.8

Depth

16.9 km

UTC time

2026-05-19 14:52:35 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Dytikes Elladas

City

Demotike Enoteta Anaktoriou

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Aitoloakarnanias

Source

noa

Coordinates

38.88290, 20.87906

Temperature

20.9°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

16.9 km

16.9 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

Volcanoes nearby

Methana

Distance: 256 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 396 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 482 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 484 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Stromboli

Distance: 491 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy

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