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M2.3 Depth: 41.9 km

M2.3 Earthquake near EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN SEA

UTC time: 2026-05-02 20:41:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 2, 2026 at 20:41 UTC, a magnitude M2.3 earthquake occurred near EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN SEA. With a focal depth of about 42 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 EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
41.9 km
UTC time
2026-05-02 20:41:22 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
35.22720, 30.93970

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 41.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 41.9 km
Shallow
41.9 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

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    Distance: 373 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 430 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Hasandag-Keciboyduran Volcanic Complex
    Distance: 433 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'253 m ·Turkiye

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