M2.6 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Itanou, Periphereia Kretes (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-04-23 06:15:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 23, 2026 at 06:15 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near Demotike Enoteta Itanou, Periphereia Kretes (Greece). With a focal depth of about 5 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 event was recorded by NOA. Greece: 53 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M2.6

Depth

5.0 km

UTC time

2026-04-23 06:15:36 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Kretes

City

Demotike Enoteta Itanou

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Lasithiou

Village

Adrabastoi

Source

noa

Coordinates

35.12495, 26.19513

Temperature

19.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

5 km

5 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

Santorini

Distance: 159 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 168 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Nisyros

Distance: 184 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 236 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Methana

Distance: 378 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Kula

Distance: 436 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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Stats (last 24h)

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