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M3.0 Depth: 6.8 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Crete, Greece

UTC time: 2026-05-06 11:59:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Crete, Greece on May 6, 2026 at 11:59 UTC. With a focal depth of about 7 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by NOA.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
6.8 km
UTC time
2026-05-06 11:59:05 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
noa
Coordinates
34.82208, 26.09711
Temperature
22.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.8 km
Shallow
6.8 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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    Distance: 398 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
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