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M3.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.9 Earthquake near Crete, Greece

UTC time: 2026-05-23 14:40:59 UTC Local time: —
M3.9 earthquake near Crete, Greece on May 23, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.9 Earthquake near Crete, Greece · 2026-05-23 14:40:59 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.9 earthquake was recorded near Crete, Greece on May 23, 2026 at 14:40 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by GFZ.

Details

Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-23 14:40:59 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
gfz
Coordinates
35.23000, 26.65000
Temperature
19.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Nisyros
    Distance: 158 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 173 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 178 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 257 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 398 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 408 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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