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

Greece

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

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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Kolumbo

Distance: 217 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Methana

Distance: 245 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Nisyros

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