M2.3 Depth: 15.0 km

M2.3 Earthquake near DODECANESE ISLANDS, GREECE

UTC time: 2026-05-07 21:28:58 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.3 earthquake was recorded near DODECANESE ISLANDS, GREECE on May 7, 2026 at 21:28 UTC. With a focal depth of about 15 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.

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Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
15.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-07 21:28:58 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
35.23440, 27.86250
Temperature
18.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15 km
Shallow
15 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

  • Nisyros
    Distance: 164 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 258 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 258 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 348 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 377 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Methana
    Distance: 484 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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