Back to map
M2.9 Depth: 78.3 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Central Mediterranean Sea

UTC time: 2026-05-06 11:37:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near Central Mediterranean Sea on May 6, 2026 at 11:37 UTC. At around 78 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. 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
M2.9
Depth
78.3 km
UTC time
2026-05-06 11:37:07 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
noa
Coordinates
35.90515, 22.45422
Temperature
18.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 78.3 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 78.3 km
Intermediate
78.3 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Milos
    Distance: 199 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 206 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 270 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 280 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 428 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)
507
Country (24h)
—
—
Current earthquakes in
Magnitude Place Local time
No recent events available.

Share