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M2.1 Depth: 12.4 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Dodecanese Islands, Greece

UTC time: 2026-04-30 08:08:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near Dodecanese Islands, Greece on April 30, 2026 at 08:08 UTC. With a focal depth of about 12 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
12.4 km
UTC time
2026-04-30 08:08:02 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
noa
Coordinates
36.68976, 25.81513
Temperature
19.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.4 km
Shallow
12.4 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

  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 35 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 49 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 120 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 123 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 243 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 318 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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