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M2.3 Earthquake near Periphereiake Enoteta Rethymnes, Periphereia Kretes (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-05-20 16:26:50 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
19.1 km
Source
NOA

Periphereia Kretes · Periphereiake Enoteta Rethymnes

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About this earthquake

On May 20, 2026 at 16:26 UTC, a magnitude M2.3 earthquake occurred near Periphereiake Enoteta Rethymnes, Periphereia Kretes (Greece). With a focal depth of about 19 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 94 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.4.

Details

ID
2ed48af1211bcc4fda9046172b6a1af8d177c59c
Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
19.1 km
UTC time
2026-05-20 16:26:50 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Kretes
City
Periphereiake Enoteta Rethymnes
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Rethymnes
Source
noa
Coordinates
35.08759, 24.49677
Temperature
20.4°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 19.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 19.1 km
Shallow
19.1 km
19.1 km — deeper than the regional average (14.5 km)
Regional average: 14.5 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Santorini
    Distance: 167 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 179 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 183 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 292 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 300 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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Context for this earthquake

14 Sep 2025 – 14 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 4,993 Catalogue entries

Of 4,992 other entries for this area and period, 3,105 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.

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Stats (last 24h)

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Country (24h)
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