M2.1 Depth: 16.5 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Periphereiake Enoteta Lasithiou, Periphereia Kretes (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-05-01 00:28:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 1, 2026 at 00:28 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near Periphereiake Enoteta Lasithiou, Periphereia Kretes (Greece). With a focal depth of about 17 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 62 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M2.1

Depth

16.5 km

UTC time

2026-05-01 00:28:16 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Kretes

City

Periphereiake Enoteta Lasithiou

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Lasithiou

Source

noa

Coordinates

34.89166, 26.21796

Temperature

17.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

16.5 km

16.5 km — close to the regional average (15.2 km)

Regional average: 15.2 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

Santorini

Distance: 184 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 193 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Nisyros

Distance: 207 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 257 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Methana

Distance: 399 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Kula

Distance: 459 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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