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M2.3 Depth: 7.0 km

M2.3 Earthquake near EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN SEA

UTC time: 2026-05-06 10:16:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.3 earthquake was recorded near EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN SEA on May 6, 2026 at 10:16 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 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 EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-06 10:16:07 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
35.90390, 30.33250
Temperature
18.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7 km
Shallow
7 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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    Distance: 421 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'253 m ·Turkiye
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 440 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 447 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece

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