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M2.4 Depth: 18.2 km

M2.4 Earthquake near Southern Greece

UTC time: 2026-05-17 14:37:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.4 earthquake was recorded near Southern Greece on May 17, 2026 at 14:37 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 18 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.

Details

Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
18.2 km
UTC time
2026-05-17 14:37:12 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
noa
Coordinates
36.07681, 22.51328
Temperature
19.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 18.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 18.2 km
Shallow
18.2 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

  • Milos
    Distance: 186 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 186 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 261 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 271 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 420 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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