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M4.2 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near Lasithi Regional Unit, Region of Crete (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-04-27 08:06:43 UTC Local time: —
M4.2 earthquake near Lasithi Regional Unit on Apr 27, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M4.2 Earthquake near Lasithi Regional Unit, Region of Crete (Greece) · 2026-04-27 08:06:43 UTC

About this earthquake

On April 27, 2026 at 08:06 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near Lasithi 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 magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by Seismological Survey of Serbia and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 62 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

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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 (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: 179 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 188 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 204 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 252 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 394 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 456 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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Stats (last 24h)

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