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M2.6 Depth: 5.3 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Crete, Greece

UTC time: 2026-06-20 15:03:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near Crete, Greece on June 20, 2026 at 15:03 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
5.3 km
UTC time
2026-06-20 15:03:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
noa
Coordinates
34.81110, 26.12091
Temperature
22.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.3 km
Shallow
5.3 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

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    Distance: 400 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
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    Distance: 470 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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