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M1.7 Earthquake near Chania Regional Unit, Region of Crete (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-07-16 00:54:23 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
10.0 km
Source
NOA

Region of Crete · Chania Regional Unit

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About this earthquake

On July 16, 2026 at 00:54 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Chania Regional Unit, Region of Crete (Greece). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 66 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower 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.

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Santorini
    Distance: 209 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 212 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 225 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 322 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 334 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

Region of Crete

Context for this earthquake

08 Sep 2025 – 08 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 100 Catalogue entries

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