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M1.7 Depth: 10.0 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Crete, Greece

UTC time: 2026-08-20 19:59:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near Crete, Greece on August 20, 2026 at 19:59 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-20 19:59:41 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
noa
Coordinates
34.81097, 23.85903
Temperature
26.7°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

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