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M2.4 Depth: 10.5 km

M2.4 Earthquake near Eastern Mediterranean Sea

UTC time: 2026-05-06 02:34:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.4 earthquake was recorded near Eastern Mediterranean Sea on May 6, 2026 at 02:34 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 11 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.

Details

Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
10.5 km
UTC time
2026-05-06 02:34:13 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
noa
Coordinates
35.85754, 28.15247
Temperature
15.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.5 km
Shallow
10.5 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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