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M2.0 Depth: 13.9 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Ionian Sea

UTC time: 2026-05-12 21:11:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near Ionian Sea on May 12, 2026 at 21:11 UTC. With a focal depth of about 14 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 data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
13.9 km
UTC time
2026-05-12 21:11:36 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
noa
Coordinates
37.26425, 20.72708
Temperature
18.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13.9 km
Shallow
13.9 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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