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M4.2 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near Crete, Greece

UTC time: 2026-06-19 13:18:56 UTC Local time: —
M4.2 earthquake near Crete, Greece on Jun 19, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M4.2 Earthquake near Crete, Greece · 2026-06-19 13:18:56 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near Crete, Greece on June 19, 2026 at 13:18 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-19 13:18:56 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
gfz
Coordinates
34.72000, 23.23000
Temperature
24.5°C

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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
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: 246 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 271 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 286 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 322 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 411 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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