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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

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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 83 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.9.

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 (14.3 km)
Regional average: 14.3 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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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

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 35 Catalogue entries

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