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M2.0 Depth: 24.6 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Crete, Greece

UTC time: 2026-04-07 21:45:19 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near Crete, Greece on April 7, 2026 at 21:45 UTC. With a focal depth of about 25 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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
M2.0
Depth
24.6 km
UTC time
2026-04-07 21:45:19 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
noa
Coordinates
34.76349, 24.95636
Temperature
10.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 24.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 24.6 km
Shallow
24.6 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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  • Milos
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  • Nisyros
    Distance: 284 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 349 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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