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M2.0 Depth: 23.1 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Crete, Greece

UTC time: 2026-06-16 19:19:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near Crete, Greece on June 16, 2026 at 19:19 UTC. With a focal depth of about 23 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
M2.0
Depth
23.1 km
UTC time
2026-06-16 19:19:52 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
noa
Coordinates
34.68109, 25.03143
Temperature
23.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 23.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 23.1 km
Shallow
23.1 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: 286 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
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