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M1.8 Depth: 17.2 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Crete, Greece

UTC time: 2026-04-27 23:48:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 27, 2026 at 23:48 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Crete, Greece. With a focal depth of about 17 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
17.2 km
UTC time
2026-04-27 23:48:05 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
noa
Coordinates
34.71314, 24.98657
Temperature
17.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 17.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 17.2 km
Shallow
17.2 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

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