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M2.4 Depth: 16.8 km

M2.4 Earthquake near Crete, Greece

UTC time: 2026-05-02 04:22:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.4 earthquake was recorded near Crete, Greece on May 2, 2026 at 04:22 UTC. 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 event was recorded by NOA.

Details

Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
16.8 km
UTC time
2026-05-02 04:22:33 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
noa
Coordinates
34.87885, 26.03485
Temperature
14.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16.8 km
Shallow
16.8 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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  • Nisyros
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  • Milos
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  • Methana
    Distance: 389 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 467 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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