M2.2 Depth: 2.2 km

M2.2 Earthquake near Lindos, Periphereia Notiou Aigaiou (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-05-06 02:34:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.2 earthquake was recorded near Lindos, Periphereia Notiou Aigaiou (Greece) on May 6, 2026 at 02:34 UTC. With a focal depth of about 2 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Greece: 17 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.2.

Details

Magnitude

M2.2

Depth

2.2 km

UTC time

2026-05-06 02:34:15 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Notiou Aigaiou

City

Lindos

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Rodou

Source

emsc

Coordinates

36.04400, 28.11220

Temperature

15.8°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

2.2 km

2.2 km — shallower than the regional average (15.6 km)

Regional average: 15.6 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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