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M3.3 Depth: 13.9 km

M3.3 Earthquake near Crete, Greece

UTC time: 2026-05-15 16:11:18 UTC Local time: —
M3.3 earthquake near Crete, Greece on May 15, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.3 Earthquake near Crete, Greece · 2026-05-15 16:11:18 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near Crete, Greece on May 15, 2026 at 16:11 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 14 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
13.9 km
UTC time
2026-05-15 16:11:18 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
noa
Coordinates
34.84039, 26.04767
Temperature
18.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13.9 km
Shallow
13.9 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

  • Santorini
    Distance: 184 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 194 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 219 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 253 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 393 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 471 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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