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M2.9 Depth: 94.2 km

M2.9 Earthquake near CENTRAL MEDITERRANEAN SEA

UTC time: 2026-05-06 11:37:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near CENTRAL MEDITERRANEAN SEA on May 6, 2026 at 11:37 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 94 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
94.2 km
UTC time
2026-05-06 11:37:07 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
35.95120, 22.56910
Temperature
18.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 94.2 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 94.2 km
Intermediate
94.2 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Milos
    Distance: 187 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 197 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 259 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 269 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 417 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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