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M2.9 Depth: 8.6 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Crete, Greece

UTC time: 2026-05-02 16:57:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near Crete, Greece on May 2, 2026 at 16:57 UTC. With a focal depth of about 9 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
8.6 km
UTC time
2026-05-02 16:57:10 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
noa
Coordinates
34.83673, 26.20331
Temperature
13.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.6 km
Shallow
8.6 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

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