M2.6 Depth: 3.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Periphereiake Enoteta Lasithiou, Periphereia Kretes (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-04-26 19:24:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near Periphereiake Enoteta Lasithiou, Periphereia Kretes (Greece) on April 26, 2026 at 19:24 UTC. With a focal depth of about 3 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 62 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M2.6

Depth

3.0 km

UTC time

2026-04-26 19:24:52 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Kretes

City

Periphereiake Enoteta Lasithiou

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Lasithiou

Source

emsc

Coordinates

34.93000, 26.06000

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Depth profile

Shallow

3 km

3 km — shallower than the regional average (15.2 km)

Regional average: 15.2 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: 175 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 185 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Nisyros

Distance: 209 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 245 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Methana

Distance: 386 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Kula

Distance: 461 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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