Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.2 earthquake 68 km SSE of Karpathos, Greece
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck 68 km SSE of Karpathos, Greece at May 6, 2026, 06:23 UTC, at a depth of 38 km. The epicentre was 171 km (106 mi) SSW of Rhodes.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.2 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | May 6, 2026, 06:23 UTC |
| Depth | 38.5 km |
| Coordinates | 34.983, 27.610 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3 | 29 km WSW of Fry, Greece | 99 km / 61 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 3.9 | 28 km WSW of Fry, Greece | 98 km / 61 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.1 | 45 km SSW of Lárdos, Greece | 85 km / 53 mi | depth 28 km | |
| 5.3 | 23 km S of Karpathos, Greece | 51 km / 32 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 5.0 | 26 km S of Karpathos, Greece | 44 km / 28 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.3 | 156 km SE of Karpathos, Greece | 90 km / 56 mi | depth 31 km | |
| 4.0 | 22 km W of Fry, Greece | 97 km / 60 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.3 | 70 km SE of Karpathos, Greece | 13 km / 8 mi | depth 43 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.