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M1.5 Depth: 5.6 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Crete, Greece

UTC time: 2026-05-12 14:49:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near Crete, Greece on May 12, 2026 at 14:49 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
5.6 km
UTC time
2026-05-12 14:49:27 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
noa
Coordinates
35.12238, 25.19989
Temperature
21.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.6 km
Shallow
5.6 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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  • Milos
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  • Nisyros
    Distance: 240 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 324 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 485 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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