M2.2 Depth: 8.6 km

M2.2 Earthquake near Periphereiake Enoteta Chanion, Periphereia Kretes (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-05-07 15:29:11 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On May 7, 2026 at 15:29 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near Periphereiake Enoteta Chanion, Periphereia Kretes (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 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. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 18 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.4.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
8.6 km
UTC time
2026-05-07 15:29:11 UTC
Local time
Country
State
Periphereia Kretes
City
Periphereiake Enoteta Chanion
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Chanion
Source
noa
Coordinates
35.42038, 23.50021
Temperature
19.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.6 km
Shallow
8.6 km
8.6 km — shallower than the regional average (15.6 km)
Regional average: 15.6 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

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    Distance: 203 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
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    Distance: 217 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
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    Distance: 245 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
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