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M2.1 Depth: 14.5 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Dodecanese Islands, Greece

UTC time: 2026-04-05 17:21:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near Dodecanese Islands, Greece on April 5, 2026 at 17:21 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 14 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
14.5 km
UTC time
2026-04-05 17:21:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
noa
Coordinates
36.65451, 25.72678
Temperature
16.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14.5 km
Shallow
14.5 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

  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 26 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 41 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 115 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 128 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 238 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 326 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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