M3.8 Depth: 4.1 km

M3.8 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Leukes, Periphereia Kretes (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-04-24 09:38:43 UTC Local time: —

M3.8 earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Leukes on Apr 24, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M3.8 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Leukes, Periphereia Kretes (Greece) · 2026-04-24 09:38:43 UTC

About this earthquake

On April 24, 2026 at 09:38 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near Demotike Enoteta Leukes, Periphereia Kretes (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 53 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M3.8

Depth

4.1 km

UTC time

2026-04-24 09:38:43 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Kretes

City

Demotike Enoteta Leukes

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Lasithiou

Source

emsc

Coordinates

34.93930, 26.12760

Temperature

15.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

4.1 km

4.1 km — shallower than the regional average (15.2 km)

Regional average: 15.2 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

Volcanoes nearby

Santorini

Distance: 176 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 186 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Nisyros

Distance: 206 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 248 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Methana

Distance: 389 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Kula

Distance: 457 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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