M2.1 Depth: 30.2 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Periphereiake Enoteta Zakynthou, Periphereia Ionion Neson (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-05-17 14:08:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near Periphereiake Enoteta Zakynthou, Periphereia Ionion Neson (Greece) on May 17, 2026 at 14:08 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 30 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: 79 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

Details

Magnitude

M2.1

Depth

30.2 km

UTC time

2026-05-17 14:08:10 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Ionion Neson

City

Periphereiake Enoteta Zakynthou

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Zakynthou

Source

noa

Coordinates

37.43729, 20.99991

Temperature

18.6°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

30.2 km

30.2 km — deeper than the regional average (15.5 km)

Regional average: 15.5 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

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Distance: 207 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
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Santorini

Distance: 407 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 411 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece

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