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M2.1 Depth: 81.2 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Southern Greece

UTC time: 2026-05-17 17:46:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 17, 2026 at 17:46 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near Southern Greece. At around 81 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NOA.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
81.2 km
UTC time
2026-05-17 17:46:02 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
noa
Coordinates
36.79550, 23.74466
Temperature
19.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 81.2 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 81.2 km
Intermediate
81.2 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Milos
    Distance: 63 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 99 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 154 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 158 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 305 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 465 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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