M2.0 Depth: 17.2 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Periphereiake Enoteta Theras, Periphereia Notiou Aigaiou (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-05-14 09:14:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 14, 2026 at 09:14 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near Periphereiake Enoteta Theras, Periphereia Notiou Aigaiou (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 17 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. Greece: 84 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

Details

Magnitude

M2.0

Depth

17.2 km

UTC time

2026-05-14 09:14:24 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Notiou Aigaiou

City

Periphereiake Enoteta Theras

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Theras

Source

noa

Coordinates

36.67511, 25.73822

Temperature

19.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

17.2 km

17.2 km — close to the regional average (15.5 km)

Regional average: 15.5 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

Kolumbo

Distance: 28 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 43 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 116 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Nisyros

Distance: 127 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
Methana

Distance: 238 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Kula

Distance: 324 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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Stats (last 24h)

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