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M4.1 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.1 Earthquake near Chania Regional Unit, Region of Crete (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-04-12 11:07:00 UTC Local time: —
M4.1 earthquake near Chania Regional Unit on Apr 12, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M4.1 Earthquake near Chania Regional Unit, Region of Crete (Greece) · 2026-04-12 11:07:00 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.1 earthquake was recorded near Chania Regional Unit, Region of Crete (Greece) on April 12, 2026 at 11:07 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by Seismological Survey of Serbia. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 44 earthquakes, the strongest at 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

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    Distance: 212 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 214 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 229 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 318 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 342 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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