M2.2 Depth: 11.9 km

M2.2 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Malion, Periphereia Kretes (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-03-02 20:21:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 2, 2026 at 20:21 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near Demotike Enoteta Malion, Periphereia Kretes (Greece). With a focal depth of about 12 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. Greece: 84 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

Magnitude

M2.2

Depth

11.9 km

UTC time

2026-03-02 20:21:32 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Kretes

City

Demotike Enoteta Malion

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Erakleiou

Village

Stalida

Source

noa

Coordinates

35.29678, 25.44937

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Depth profile

Shallow

11.9 km

11.9 km — shallower than the regional average (15.1 km)

Regional average: 15.1 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

Santorini

Distance: 123 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 136 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 180 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Nisyros

Distance: 210 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
Methana

Distance: 320 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Kula

Distance: 456 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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