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M2.7 Depth: 12.2 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Crete, Greece

UTC time: 2026-05-18 14:07:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near Crete, Greece on May 18, 2026 at 14:07 UTC. With a focal depth of about 12 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.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
12.2 km
UTC time
2026-05-18 14:07:02 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
noa
Coordinates
34.88159, 26.17310
Temperature
20.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.2 km
Shallow
12.2 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

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    Distance: 397 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
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    Distance: 461 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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