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M2.7 Depth: 15.5 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Crete, Greece

UTC time: 2026-05-17 18:20:19 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near Crete, Greece on May 17, 2026 at 18:20 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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
15.5 km
UTC time
2026-05-17 18:20:19 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
noa
Coordinates
34.75617, 26.20514
Temperature
20.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15.5 km
Shallow
15.5 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: 207 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 221 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 268 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 410 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 473 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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