M4.4 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.4 Earthquake near Crete, Greece

UTC time: 2026-06-19 13:18:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 19, 2026 at 13:18 UTC, a magnitude M4.4 earthquake occurred near Crete, Greece. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by Seismological Survey of Serbia.

Details

Magnitude

M4.4

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-06-19 13:18:54 UTC

Local time

—

Country

—

Source

serbia_rsz

Coordinates

34.71000, 23.06000

Temperature

24.5°C

Map

Depth profile

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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