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M1.8 Depth: 22.0 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Periphereiake Enoteta Lasithiou, Periphereia Kretes (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-06-05 00:39:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 5, 2026 at 00:39 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Periphereiake Enoteta Lasithiou, Periphereia Kretes (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 22 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 NOA. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 62 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
22.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-05 00:39:33 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Kretes
City
Periphereiake Enoteta Lasithiou
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Lasithiou
Source
noa
Coordinates
34.91638, 26.05774
Temperature
19.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 22 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 22 km
Shallow
22 km
22 km — deeper than the regional average (15.2 km)
Regional average: 15.2 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: 176 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 186 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 211 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 246 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 387 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 463 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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