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M2.4 Depth: 14.6 km

M2.4 Earthquake near Central Mediterranean Sea

UTC time: 2026-05-20 02:34:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 20, 2026 at 02:34 UTC, a magnitude M2.4 earthquake occurred near Central Mediterranean Sea. With a focal depth of about 15 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 event was recorded by NOA.

Details

Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
14.6 km
UTC time
2026-05-20 02:34:30 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
noa
Coordinates
36.83167, 20.41809
Temperature
18.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14.6 km
Shallow
14.6 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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