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M2.7 Depth: 7.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Greece

UTC time: 2026-05-12 10:44:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 12, 2026 at 10:44 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near Greece. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NOA.

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-12 10:44:37 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
noa
Coordinates
38.75107, 20.56046
Temperature
19.4°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: 410 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Stromboli
    Distance: 464 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
  • Panarea
    Distance: 477 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 399 m ·Italy
  • Vulcano
    Distance: 488 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 500 m ·Last eruption: 1890 ·Italy
  • Lipari
    Distance: 490 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 590 m ·Last eruption: 1230 ·Italy

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