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M2.4 Depth: 22.5 km

M2.4 Earthquake near Crete, Greece

UTC time: 2026-06-18 18:27:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 18, 2026 at 18:27 UTC, a magnitude M2.4 earthquake occurred near Crete, Greece. With a focal depth of about 22 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NOA.

Details

Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
22.5 km
UTC time
2026-06-18 18:27:50 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
noa
Coordinates
34.64081, 25.14130
Temperature
24.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 22.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 22.5 km
Shallow
22.5 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

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  • Milos
    Distance: 237 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 283 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
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    Distance: 369 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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