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M1.2 Depth: 9.1 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Aigiou, Periphereia Dytikes Elladas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-05-25 22:07:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 25, 2026 at 22:07 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near Demotike Enoteta Aigiou, Periphereia Dytikes Elladas (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 68 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
9.1 km
UTC time
2026-05-25 22:07:27 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Dytikes Elladas
City
Demotike Enoteta Aigiou
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Achaias
Village
Balimitika
Source
noa
Coordinates
38.25760, 22.14890
Temperature
16.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.1 km
Shallow
9.1 km
9.1 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: 126 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 266 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 352 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 353 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 479 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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