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M2.8 Depth: 11.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near CRETE, GREECE

UTC time: 2026-09-02 04:25:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 2, 2026 at 04:25 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near CRETE, GREECE. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 11 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 EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
11.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-02 04:25:09 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
35.07000, 23.97000
Temperature
26.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11 km
Shallow
11 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

  • Milos
    Distance: 186 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 196 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 212 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 289 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 333 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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