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M1.7 Depth: 33.3 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Gortynas, Periphereia Kretes (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-06-02 05:02:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near Demotike Enoteta Gortynas, Periphereia Kretes (Greece) on June 2, 2026 at 05:02 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 33 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 NOA. Greece: 60 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
33.3 km
UTC time
2026-06-02 05:02:06 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Kretes
City
Demotike Enoteta Gortynas
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Erakleiou
Source
noa
Coordinates
34.96170, 24.92111
Temperature
25.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 33.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 33.3 km
Shallow
33.3 km
33.3 km — deeper than the regional average (15.2 km)
Regional average: 15.2 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

  • Santorini
    Distance: 166 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 181 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 198 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 271 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 328 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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