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M3.9 Depth: 5.6 km

M3.9 Earthquake near CRETE, GREECE

UTC time: 2026-05-05 21:35:18 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 5, 2026 at 21:35 UTC, a magnitude M3.9 earthquake occurred near CRETE, GREECE. With a focal depth of about 6 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
5.6 km
UTC time
2026-05-05 21:35:18 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
34.79280, 26.15940
Temperature
16.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.6 km
Shallow
5.6 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

  • Santorini
    Distance: 192 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 202 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 219 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 263 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 404 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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