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M2.8 Depth: 20.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Dodecanese Islands, Greece

UTC time: 2026-05-11 02:11:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near Dodecanese Islands, Greece on May 11, 2026 at 02:11 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 20 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
M2.8
Depth
20.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-11 02:11:14 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
noa
Coordinates
36.06720, 27.55280
Temperature
19.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 20 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 20 km
Shallow
20 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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  • Santorini
    Distance: 197 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
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    Distance: 292 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Methana
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