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M1.6 Depth: 9.0 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Crete, Greece

UTC time: 2026-05-02 21:34:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Crete, Greece on May 2, 2026 at 21:34 UTC. With a focal depth of about 9 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NOA.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
9.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-02 21:34:53 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
noa
Coordinates
34.88800, 26.17218
Temperature
12.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9 km
Shallow
9 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: 183 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 192 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 209 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: 461 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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