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M4.0 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near Kaminaki, Region of Crete (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-06-27 00:43:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 27, 2026 at 00:43 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near Kaminaki, Region of Crete (Greece). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by Seismological Survey of Serbia. Greece: 10 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.2.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-27 00:43:29 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Region of Crete
City
Kaminaki
County
Lasithi Regional Unit
Village
Kaminaki
Source
serbia_rsz
Coordinates
35.12000, 25.43000
Temperature
24.0°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
10 km — shallower than the regional average (15.6 km)
Regional average: 15.6 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: 143 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 156 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 197 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 225 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 335 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 473 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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