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M2.3 Depth: 14.9 km

M2.3 Earthquake near Greece

UTC time: 2026-05-05 12:26:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 5, 2026 at 12:26 UTC, a magnitude M2.3 earthquake occurred near Greece. With a focal depth of about 15 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
14.9 km
UTC time
2026-05-05 12:26:51 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
noa
Coordinates
38.44940, 20.44647
Temperature
18.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14.9 km
Shallow
14.9 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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  • Panarea
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  • Vulcano
    Distance: 478 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 500 m ·Last eruption: 1890 ·Italy
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