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M0.8 Depth: 20.0 km

M0.8 Earthquake near Bogatsiko, Periphereia Dytikes Makedonias (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-05-23 02:04:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 23, 2026 at 02:04 UTC, a magnitude M0.8 earthquake occurred near Bogatsiko, Periphereia Dytikes Makedonias (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 20 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 66 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M0.8
Depth
20.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-23 02:04:31 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Dytikes Makedonias
City
Bogatsiko
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Kastorias
Village
Bogatsiko
Source
noa
Coordinates
40.41229, 21.41876
Temperature
12.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 20 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 20 km
Shallow
20 km
20 km — deeper than 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: 352 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 489 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece

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