Back to map
M2.1 Depth: 10.3 km

M2.1 Earthquake near DODECANESE IS.-TURKEY BORDER REG

UTC time: 2026-05-01 16:56:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near DODECANESE IS.-TURKEY BORDER REG on May 1, 2026 at 16:56 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
10.3 km
UTC time
2026-05-01 16:56:13 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.34450, 28.67700
Temperature
18.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.3 km
Shallow
10.3 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Nisyros
    Distance: 139 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 249 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 286 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 294 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 381 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 495 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)
631
Country (24h)
—
—
Current earthquakes in
Magnitude Place Local time
No recent events available.

Share