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M4.3 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.3 Earthquake near Crete, Greece

UTC time: 2026-06-20 09:31:09 UTC Local time: —
M4.3 earthquake near Crete, Greece on Jun 20, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M4.3 Earthquake near Crete, Greece · 2026-06-20 09:31:09 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.3 earthquake was recorded near Crete, Greece on June 20, 2026 at 09:31 UTC. 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 data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-20 09:31:09 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
gfz
Coordinates
34.60000, 24.10000
Temperature
24.3°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

  • Santorini
    Distance: 232 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 235 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 248 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 343 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 354 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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