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M2.7 Depth: 9.8 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Crete, Greece

UTC time: 2026-04-30 11:03:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 30, 2026 at 11:03 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near Crete, Greece. 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.

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
9.8 km
UTC time
2026-04-30 11:03:08 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
noa
Coordinates
34.96033, 26.05408
Temperature
22.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.8 km
Shallow
9.8 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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