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M2.7 Depth: 9.2 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Central Mediterranean Sea

UTC time: 2026-05-21 03:10:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 21, 2026 at 03:10 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near Central Mediterranean Sea. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NOA.

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
9.2 km
UTC time
2026-05-21 03:10:54 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
noa
Coordinates
35.03815, 22.94586
Temperature
18.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.2 km
Shallow
9.2 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

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