M2.6 Depth: 7.1 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Periphereiake Enoteta Lasithiou, Periphereia Kretes (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-05-12 02:57:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 12, 2026 at 02:57 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near Periphereiake Enoteta Lasithiou, Periphereia Kretes (Greece). 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 NOA. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 63 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M2.6

Depth

7.1 km

UTC time

2026-05-12 02:57:03 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Kretes

City

Periphereiake Enoteta Lasithiou

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Lasithiou

Source

noa

Coordinates

34.87427, 26.14380

Temperature

22.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

7.1 km

7.1 km — shallower than the regional average (15.2 km)

Regional average: 15.2 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: 183 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 193 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Nisyros

Distance: 211 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 255 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Methana

Distance: 396 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Kula

Distance: 463 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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