M2.8 Depth: 11.3 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Crete, Greece

UTC time: 2026-04-29 00:45:56 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near Crete, Greece on April 29, 2026 at 00:45 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 11 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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
M2.8
Depth
11.3 km
UTC time
2026-04-29 00:45:56 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
noa
Coordinates
34.86099, 26.08566
Temperature
16.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.3 km
Shallow
11.3 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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