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M2.7 Depth: 26.7 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Crete, Greece

UTC time: 2026-05-15 21:05:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near Crete, Greece on May 15, 2026 at 21:05 UTC. With a focal depth of about 27 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
M2.7
Depth
26.7 km
UTC time
2026-05-15 21:05:11 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
noa
Coordinates
34.43024, 24.44550
Temperature
19.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 26.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 26.7 km
Shallow
26.7 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

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  • Nisyros
    Distance: 343 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
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    Distance: 368 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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