M2.2 Depth: 7.0 km

M2.2 Earthquake near Mytilene, Periphereia Boreiou Aigaiou (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-05-21 10:59:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 21, 2026 at 10:59 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near Mytilene, Periphereia Boreiou Aigaiou (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Greece: 74 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.

Details

Magnitude

M2.2

Depth

7.0 km

UTC time

2026-05-21 10:59:49 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Boreiou Aigaiou

City

Mytilene

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Lesbou

Source

emsc

Coordinates

39.07860, 26.53720

Temperature

22.4°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

7 km

7 km — shallower than the regional average (15.4 km)

Regional average: 15.4 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

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