M2.2 Depth: 10.0 km

M2.2 Earthquake near Crete, Greece

UTC time: 2026-05-01 14:16:43 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On May 1, 2026 at 14:16 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near Crete, Greece. With a focal depth of about 10 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.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-01 14:16:43 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
noa
Coordinates
34.80927, 26.11908
Temperature
17.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 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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