M2.1 Depth: 8.3 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Arkalochoriou, Periphereia Kretes (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-05-12 20:39:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 12, 2026 at 20:39 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near Demotike Enoteta Arkalochoriou, Periphereia Kretes (Greece). 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 event was recorded by NOA. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 125 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.1.

Details

Magnitude

M2.1

Depth

8.3 km

UTC time

2026-05-12 20:39:54 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Kretes

City

Demotike Enoteta Arkalochoriou

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Erakleiou

Village

Amourgeles

Source

noa

Coordinates

35.11643, 25.18295

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Depth profile

Shallow

8.3 km

8.3 km — shallower than the regional average (15.6 km)

Regional average: 15.6 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: 144 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 159 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 188 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Nisyros

Distance: 242 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
Methana

Distance: 324 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Kula

Distance: 486 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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