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M3.1 Depth: 22.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Crete, Greece

UTC time: 2026-05-03 04:26:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 3, 2026 at 04:26 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 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. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by NOA.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
22.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-03 04:26:00 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
noa
Coordinates
34.85779, 24.06189
Temperature
15.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 22 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 22 km
Shallow
22 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

  • Milos
    Distance: 208 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 210 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 225 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 314 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 339 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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