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M2.0 Depth: 17.5 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Ionian Sea

UTC time: 2026-05-09 01:30:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 9, 2026 at 01:30 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near Ionian Sea. With a focal depth of about 18 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 NOA.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
17.5 km
UTC time
2026-05-09 01:30:46 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
noa
Coordinates
37.88681, 20.64102
Temperature
18.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 17.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 17.5 km
Shallow
17.5 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

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