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M2.8 Depth: 6.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Crete, Greece

UTC time: 2026-03-14 17:21:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near Crete, Greece on March 14, 2026 at 17:21 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
6.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-14 17:21:33 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
noa
Coordinates
34.93286, 23.32398
Temperature
14.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6 km
Shallow
6 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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