M1.2 Depth: 12.0 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Arkalochoriou, Periphereia Kretes (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-06-04 00:58:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 4, 2026 at 00:58 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near Demotike Enoteta Arkalochoriou, Periphereia Kretes (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 60 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.5.

Details

Magnitude

M1.2

Depth

12.0 km

UTC time

2026-06-04 00:58:16 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Kretes

City

Demotike Enoteta Arkalochoriou

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Erakleiou

Source

noa

Coordinates

35.13931, 25.25436

Temperature

21.1°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

12 km

12 km — shallower 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: 141 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 155 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 188 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Nisyros

Distance: 235 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
Methana

Distance: 325 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Kula

Distance: 480 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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