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M2.8 Depth: 12.9 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Southern Greece

UTC time: 2026-05-05 04:39:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 5, 2026 at 04:39 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near Southern Greece. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 13 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
M2.8
Depth
12.9 km
UTC time
2026-05-05 04:39:50 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
noa
Coordinates
36.72134, 21.90811
Temperature
16.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.9 km
Shallow
12.9 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

  • Methana
    Distance: 161 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 226 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 313 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 320 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 468 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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