M2.9 Depth: 11.8 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Arkalochoriou, Periphereia Kretes (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-05-12 08:55:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near Demotike Enoteta Arkalochoriou, Periphereia Kretes (Greece) on May 12, 2026 at 08:55 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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. Greece: 100 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.5.

Details

Magnitude

M2.9

Depth

11.8 km

UTC time

2026-05-12 08:55:21 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Kretes

City

Demotike Enoteta Arkalochoriou

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Erakleiou

Village

Amourgeles

Source

noa

Coordinates

35.11734, 25.20126

Temperature

29.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

11.8 km

11.8 km — shallower than the regional average (15.5 km)

Regional average: 15.5 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

Santorini

Distance: 144 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 158 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 189 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Nisyros

Distance: 240 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
Methana

Distance: 325 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Kula

Distance: 485 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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