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M1.9 Depth: 8.0 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Kastania, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-05-17 07:44:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 17, 2026 at 07:44 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near Kastania, Periphereia Epeirou (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: 79 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
8.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-17 07:44:37 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Epeirou
City
Kastania
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Artas
Village
Kastania
Source
noa
Coordinates
39.33792, 21.30570
Temperature
13.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8 km
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

  • Methana
    Distance: 260 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 402 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 482 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 485 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece

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