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M2.1 Depth: 13.2 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Crete, Greece

UTC time: 2026-05-12 17:23:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 12, 2026 at 17:23 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near Crete, 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
M2.1
Depth
13.2 km
UTC time
2026-05-12 17:23:51 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
noa
Coordinates
35.14938, 25.20035
Temperature
17.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13.2 km
Shallow
13.2 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

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    Distance: 141 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 155 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 185 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 238 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 321 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 482 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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