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M3.1 Earthquake near Arkalochori Municipal Unit, Region of Crete (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-09-05 20:40:24 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
5.0 km
Source
NOA

Region of Crete · Arkalochori Municipal Unit

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M3.1 earthquake near Arkalochori Municipal Unit on Sep 5, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.1 Earthquake near Arkalochori Municipal Unit, Region of Crete (Greece) · 2026-09-05 20:40:24 UTC

About this earthquake

On September 5, 2026 at 20:40 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Arkalochori Municipal Unit, Region of Crete (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 69 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.1.

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (14.6 km)
Regional average: 14.6 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: 148 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 162 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 194 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 240 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 330 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 486 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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