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M2.8 Depth: 17.5 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Crete, Greece

UTC time: 2026-03-18 17:26:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 18, 2026 at 17:26 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near Crete, Greece. With a focal depth of about 18 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by NOA.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
17.5 km
UTC time
2026-03-18 17:26:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
noa
Coordinates
35.66574, 25.46951
Temperature
15.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 17.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 17.5 km
Shallow
17.5 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: 95 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 147 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 183 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 289 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 422 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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