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M4.6 Depth: 14.1 km

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

UTC time: 2026-06-20 09:31:12 UTC Local time: —
M4.6 earthquake near Chania Regional Unit on Jun 20, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M4.6 Earthquake near Chania Regional Unit, Region of Crete (Greece) · 2026-06-20 09:31:12 UTC

About this earthquake

On June 20, 2026 at 09:31 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near Chania Regional Unit, Region of Crete (Greece). With a focal depth of about 14 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 54 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.2.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14.1 km
Shallow
14.1 km
14.1 km — close to the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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 35 km away

Volcanoes nearby

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  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 220 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 314 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 332 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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