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M2.3 Depth: 5.0 km

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

UTC time: 2026-06-12 09:52:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 12, 2026 at 09:52 UTC, a magnitude M2.3 earthquake occurred near Periphereiake Enoteta Erakleiou, Periphereia Kretes (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 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. Greece: 58 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-12 09:52:08 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Kretes
City
Periphereiake Enoteta Erakleiou
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Erakleiou
Source
noa
Coordinates
34.87425, 24.92280
Temperature
29.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (15.2 km)
Regional average: 15.2 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Santorini
    Distance: 175 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 190 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 208 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 277 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 337 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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