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M2.3 Depth: 8.5 km

M2.3 Earthquake near Dodecanese Islands, Greece

UTC time: 2026-05-12 17:26:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 12, 2026 at 17:26 UTC, a magnitude M2.3 earthquake occurred near Dodecanese Islands, Greece. With a focal depth of about 8 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 data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
8.5 km
UTC time
2026-05-12 17:26:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
noa
Coordinates
36.65680, 25.71075
Temperature
20.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.5 km
Shallow
8.5 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

  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 25 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 40 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 114 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 129 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 236 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 327 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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