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M3.8 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near Sirikari, Region of Crete (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-07-07 22:18:02 UTC Local time: —
M3.8 earthquake near Sirikari on Jul 7, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.8 Earthquake near Sirikari, Region of Crete (Greece) · 2026-07-07 22:18:02 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near Sirikari, Region of Crete (Greece) on July 7, 2026 at 22:18 UTC. 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 71 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.4.

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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 (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 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

  • Milos
    Distance: 160 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 194 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 208 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 246 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 344 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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Stats (last 24h)

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621
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