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M3.2 Earthquake near CRETE, GREECE

UTC time: 2026-08-16 01:06:49 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
20.5 km
Source
EMSC

CRETE, GREECE

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M3.2 earthquake near CRETE, GREECE on Aug 16, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.2 Earthquake near CRETE, GREECE · 2026-08-16 01:06:49 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near CRETE, GREECE on August 16, 2026 at 01:06 UTC. With a focal depth of about 21 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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

Details

ID
248cfb0b8112a52d8da352b42ff666dccce77cdb
Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
20.5 km
UTC time
2026-08-16 01:06:49 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
34.69300, 24.09480
Temperature
26.1°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 20.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 20.5 km
Shallow
20.5 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: 224 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 225 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 239 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 332 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 348 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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