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M4.6 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near Chania Regional Unit, Region of Crete (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-06-20 09:31:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near Chania Regional Unit, Region of Crete (Greece) on June 20, 2026 at 09:31 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by Seismological Survey of Serbia and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 96 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.4.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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

Tectonic context

Located on the Aegean Sea Plate.
Near the boundary Aegean Sea ↔ Africa · about 22 km away

Volcanoes nearby

  • Santorini
    Distance: 217 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 219 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 232 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 328 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 341 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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