M2.1 Depth: 79.6 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Dodecanese Islands, Greece

UTC time: 2026-05-01 01:05:29 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On May 1, 2026 at 01:05 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near Dodecanese Islands, Greece. At around 80 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
79.6 km
UTC time
2026-05-01 01:05:29 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
noa
Coordinates
36.27136, 25.85999
Temperature
17.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 79.6 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 79.6 km
Intermediate
79.6 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

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    Distance: 44 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
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  • Methana
    Distance: 270 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Kula
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