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M1.9 Depth: 18.0 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Crete, Greece

UTC time: 2026-05-20 21:43:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.9 earthquake was recorded near Crete, Greece on May 20, 2026 at 21:43 UTC. With a focal depth of about 18 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NOA.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
18.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-20 21:43:55 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
noa
Coordinates
35.07340, 24.51096
Temperature
20.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 18 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 18 km
Shallow
18 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

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  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 184 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 292 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
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    Distance: 302 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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