M2.2 Depth: 5.1 km

M2.2 Earthquake near Crete, Greece

UTC time: 2026-05-07 20:49:32 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.2 earthquake was recorded near Crete, Greece on May 7, 2026 at 20:49 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NOA.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
5.1 km
UTC time
2026-05-07 20:49:32 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
noa
Coordinates
34.82208, 26.01654
Temperature
18.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.1 km
Shallow
5.1 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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