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M2.0 Depth: 6.7 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Ionian Sea

UTC time: 2026-05-05 03:22:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near Ionian Sea on May 5, 2026 at 03:22 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NOA.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
6.7 km
UTC time
2026-05-05 03:22:31 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
noa
Coordinates
37.12463, 20.51331
Temperature
16.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.7 km
Shallow
6.7 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

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