Back to map
Greece · Region of Crete

M4.4 Earthquake near Chania Regional Unit, Region of Crete (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-07-07 22:18:04 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
39.9 km
Source
USGS

Region of Crete · Chania Regional Unit

Country overview

Map

M4.4 Earthquake near Chania Regional Unit, Region of Crete (Greece) · 2026-07-07 — Map showing the location of the epicenter
M4.4 Earthquake near Chania Regional Unit, Region of Crete (Greece) · 2026-07-07 — Map showing the location of the epicenter

About this earthquake

On July 7, 2026 at 22:18 UTC, a magnitude M4.4 earthquake occurred near Chania Regional Unit, Region of Crete (Greece). With a focal depth of about 40 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USGS. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 82 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.6.

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 39.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 39.9 km
Shallow
39.9 km
39.9 km — deeper than the regional average (14.6 km)
Regional average: 14.6 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: 175 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 211 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 225 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 253 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 361 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

Region of Crete

Context for this earthquake

08 Sep 2025 – 08 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 31 Catalogue entries

Of 30 other entries for this area and period, 13 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.

Open seismic profile

Historic earthquake map · Greece

Open history map
Explore recent and long-term earthquake activity in this country. Use filters to narrow down by magnitude, depth, and date range.

Country statistics · Greece

Country overview
View earthquake KPIs, strongest and latest events, and averages for this country.

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)
574
Country (24h)
Greece
82
Current earthquakes in
Magnitude Place Local time

Share