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M0.9 Depth: 10.7 km

M0.9 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Saronikou, Periphereia Peloponnesou (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-05-16 15:08:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.9 earthquake was recorded near Demotike Enoteta Saronikou, Periphereia Peloponnesou (Greece) on May 16, 2026 at 15:08 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 11 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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: 70 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M0.9
Depth
10.7 km
UTC time
2026-05-16 15:08:44 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Peloponnesou
City
Demotike Enoteta Saronikou
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Korinthias
Source
noa
Coordinates
37.82730, 22.97287
Temperature
13.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.7 km
Shallow
10.7 km
10.7 km — shallower 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: 39 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 180 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 265 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 267 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 395 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 492 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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