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M3.0 Depth: 17.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Crete, Greece

UTC time: 2026-05-20 21:17:40 UTC Local time: —
M3.0 earthquake near Crete, Greece on May 20, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.0 Earthquake near Crete, Greece · 2026-05-20 21:17:40 UTC

About this earthquake

On May 20, 2026 at 21:17 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Crete, Greece. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 17 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
17.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-20 21:17:40 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
noa
Coordinates
35.06149, 24.50363
Temperature
20.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 17 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 17 km
Shallow
17 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: 170 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 182 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 185 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 293 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 303 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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