M2.6 Depth: 16.2 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Periphereiake Enoteta Lasithiou, Periphereia Kretes (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-04-26 19:35:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near Periphereiake Enoteta Lasithiou, Periphereia Kretes (Greece) on April 26, 2026 at 19:35 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 16 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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

M2.6

Depth

16.2 km

UTC time

2026-04-26 19:35:36 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Kretes

City

Periphereiake Enoteta Lasithiou

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Lasithiou

Source

noa

Coordinates

34.83948, 26.13464

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

16.2 km

16.2 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: 186 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 196 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Nisyros

Distance: 215 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
Milos

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

Distance: 398 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Kula

Distance: 467 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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