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M3.0 Earthquake near Paleochora, Region of Crete (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-08-24 12:00:00 UTC Local time: —

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M3.0 Earthquake near Paleochora, Region of Crete (Greece) · 2026-08-24 — Map showing the location of the epicenter
M3.0 Earthquake near Paleochora, Region of Crete (Greece) · 2026-08-24 — Map showing the location of the epicenter

About this earthquake

On August 24, 2026 at 12:00 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Paleochora, Region of Crete (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 20 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: 59 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.7.

Details

ID
12873069d9f663d1b98b98f22aeb10e63ca9d2a9
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
20.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-24 12:00:00 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Region of Crete
City
Paleochora
County
Chania Regional Unit
Source
noa
Coordinates
35.17309, 23.70060
Temperature
29.1°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 20 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 20 km
Shallow
20 km
20 km — deeper than the regional average (14.3 km)
Regional average: 14.3 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Milos
    Distance: 182 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 205 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 220 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 274 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 349 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

Region of Crete

Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 35 Catalogue entries

Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.

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