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M2.0 Depth: 6.0 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Greece

UTC time: 2026-05-12 18:52:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 12, 2026 at 18:52 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near Greece. 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 event was recorded by NOA.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
6.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-12 18:52:36 UTC
Local time
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Country
—
Source
noa
Coordinates
39.94583, 21.86325
Temperature
14.0°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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Methana
    Distance: 288 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 425 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 495 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece

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