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M3.5 Earthquake near CRETE, GREECE (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-01-03 22:26:42 UTC Local time: —

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M3.5 Earthquake near CRETE, GREECE (Greece) · 2026-01-03 — Map showing the location of the epicenter
M3.5 Earthquake near CRETE, GREECE (Greece) · 2026-01-03 — Map showing the location of the epicenter

About this earthquake

On January 3, 2026 at 22:26 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near CRETE, GREECE (Greece). 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Greece: 62 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

ID
328ab06262430a9aaac7eb082e62ae2cf93bcbfa
Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
18.1 km
UTC time
2026-01-03 22:26:42 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
Source
emsc
Coordinates
34.78910, 24.31000
Temperature
17.2°C

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 — deeper than the regional average (14.4 km)
Regional average: 14.4 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

Greece

Context for this earthquake

16 Sep 2025 – 16 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 879 Catalogue entries

Of 878 other entries for this area and period, 325 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.

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