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M3.5 Depth: 10.3 km

M3.5 Earthquake near Periphereiake Enoteta Rethymnes, Periphereia Kretes (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-05-20 23:41:46 UTC Local time: —
M3.5 earthquake near Periphereiake Enoteta Rethymnes on May 20, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.5 Earthquake near Periphereiake Enoteta Rethymnes, Periphereia Kretes (Greece) · 2026-05-20 23:41:46 UTC

About this earthquake

On May 20, 2026 at 23:41 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near Periphereiake Enoteta Rethymnes, Periphereia Kretes (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: 72 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
10.3 km
UTC time
2026-05-20 23:41:46 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Kretes
City
Periphereiake Enoteta Rethymnes
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Rethymnes
Source
noa
Coordinates
35.09216, 24.49036
Temperature
20.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.3 km
Shallow
10.3 km
10.3 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: 167 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 179 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 183 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 292 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 299 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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