M2.7 Depth: 13.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Ierapetras, Periphereia Kretes (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-02-05 07:53:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near Demotike Enoteta Ierapetras, Periphereia Kretes (Greece) on February 5, 2026 at 07:53 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 13 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 71 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.3.

Details

Magnitude

M2.7

Depth

13.0 km

UTC time

2026-02-05 07:53:20 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Kretes

City

Demotike Enoteta Ierapetras

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Lasithiou

Village

Epano Chorio

Source

noa

Coordinates

35.07843, 25.82062

Temperature

16.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

13 km

13 km — close to 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: 152 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 164 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Nisyros

Distance: 207 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 219 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Methana

Distance: 360 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Kula

Distance: 457 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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