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M2.8 Depth: 20.1 km

M2.8 Earthquake near CRETE, GREECE

UTC time: 2026-08-20 03:05:04 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near CRETE, GREECE on August 20, 2026 at 03:05 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 20 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
20.1 km
UTC time
2026-08-20 03:05:04 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
34.71860, 23.34780
Temperature
25.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 20.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 20.1 km
Shallow
20.1 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

  • Milos
    Distance: 241 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 264 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 278 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 322 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 402 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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