M2.5 Depth: 23.4 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Erakleio, Periphereia Kretes (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-04-29 23:03:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near Erakleio, Periphereia Kretes (Greece) on April 29, 2026 at 23:03 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 23 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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

Details

Magnitude

M2.5

Depth

23.4 km

UTC time

2026-04-29 23:03:11 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Kretes

City

Erakleio

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Erakleiou

Source

noa

Coordinates

35.44508, 25.08440

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

23.4 km

23.4 km — deeper 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: 110 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 125 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 151 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Nisyros

Distance: 226 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
Methana

Distance: 288 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Kula

Distance: 463 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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