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M2.2 Depth: 27.0 km

M2.2 Earthquake near EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN SEA

UTC time: 2026-05-01 18:33:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 1, 2026 at 18:33 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN SEA. With a focal depth of about 27 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 EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
27.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-01 18:33:39 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
35.97420, 30.95430
Temperature
19.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 27 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 27 km
Shallow
27 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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