M2.1 Depth: 13.6 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Crete, Greece

UTC time: 2026-05-07 18:28:40 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near Crete, Greece on May 7, 2026 at 18:28 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 14 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
13.6 km
UTC time
2026-05-07 18:28:40 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
noa
Coordinates
34.90814, 26.11542
Temperature
18.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13.6 km
Shallow
13.6 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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    Distance: 391 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
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