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M2.0 Depth: 15.0 km

M2.0 Earthquake near GREECE

UTC time: 2026-05-22 04:10:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near GREECE on May 22, 2026 at 04:10 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 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
M2.0
Depth
15.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-22 04:10:41 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
40.49300, 21.03900
Temperature
15.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15 km
Shallow
15 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: 376 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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