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M2.1 Depth: 12.4 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Southern Greece

UTC time: 2026-05-02 09:40:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near Southern Greece on May 2, 2026 at 09:40 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NOA.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
12.4 km
UTC time
2026-05-02 09:40:53 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
noa
Coordinates
37.76605, 21.05206
Temperature
15.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.4 km
Shallow
12.4 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

  • Methana
    Distance: 201 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 322 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 414 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 416 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece

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