Back to map
M2.5 Depth: 33.8 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Crete, Greece

UTC time: 2026-04-29 17:46:19 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 29, 2026 at 17:46 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near Crete, Greece. With a focal depth of about 34 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.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
33.8 km
UTC time
2026-04-29 17:46:19 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
noa
Coordinates
35.01526, 23.27087

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 33.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 33.8 km
Shallow
33.8 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

  • Milos
    Distance: 215 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 246 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 261 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 290 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 392 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)
657
Country (24h)
—
—
Current earthquakes in
Magnitude Place Local time
No recent events available.

Share