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M1.6 Depth: 7.5 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Demos Oropediou Lasithiou, Periphereia Kretes (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-05-21 21:51:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 21, 2026 at 21:51 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Demos Oropediou Lasithiou, Periphereia Kretes (Greece). With a focal depth of about 8 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 data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 84 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
7.5 km
UTC time
2026-05-21 21:51:44 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Kretes
City
Demos Oropediou Lasithiou
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Lasithiou
Source
noa
Coordinates
35.10407, 25.45624
Temperature
18.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.5 km
Shallow
7.5 km
7.5 km — shallower than the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 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

  • Santorini
    Distance: 145 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 158 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 200 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 225 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 338 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 473 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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