M2.1 Depth: 10.0 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Kountoura, Periphereia Kretes (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-04-27 02:11:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near Kountoura, Periphereia Kretes (Greece) on April 27, 2026 at 02:11 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 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. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 62 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M2.1

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-04-27 02:11:53 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Kretes

City

Kountoura

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Chanion

Village

Kountoura

Source

noa

Coordinates

35.21773, 23.59353

Temperature

17.3°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 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

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Kolumbo

Distance: 224 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Methana

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Nisyros

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