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M1.0 Depth: 8.3 km

M1.0 Earthquake near Greece

UTC time: 2026-05-18 13:49:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.0 earthquake was recorded near Greece on May 18, 2026 at 13:49 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M1.0
Depth
8.3 km
UTC time
2026-05-18 13:49:59 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
noa
Coordinates
38.42056, 21.97586
Temperature
19.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.3 km
Shallow
8.3 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: 149 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 289 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 374 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 376 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece

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