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M3.4 Depth: 18.1 km

M3.4 Earthquake near Crete, Greece (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-01-03 22:26:42 UTC Local time: —
M3.4 earthquake near Crete, Greece on Jan 3, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.4 Earthquake near Crete, Greece (Greece) · 2026-01-03 22:26:42 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near Crete, Greece (Greece) on January 3, 2026 at 22:26 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 18 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 64 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.0.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
18.1 km
UTC time
2026-01-03 22:26:42 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
Source
noa
Coordinates
34.78912, 24.31000
Temperature
17.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 18.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 18.1 km
Shallow
18.1 km
18.1 km — close to the regional average (15.1 km)
Regional average: 15.1 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: 205 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 213 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 220 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 326 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 327 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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