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M2.8 Depth: 16.1 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Crete, Greece

UTC time: 2026-05-15 16:16:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 15, 2026 at 16:16 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near Crete, Greece. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 16 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by NOA.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
16.1 km
UTC time
2026-05-15 16:16:06 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
noa
Coordinates
34.79645, 26.11908
Temperature
18.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16.1 km
Shallow
16.1 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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  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 201 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 220 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 260 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 401 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 472 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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