M4.1 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.1 Earthquake near Periphereiake Enoteta Lasithiou, Periphereia Kretes (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-04-25 23:28:23 UTC Local time: —

M4.1 earthquake near Periphereiake Enoteta Lasithiou on Apr 25, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M4.1 Earthquake near Periphereiake Enoteta Lasithiou, Periphereia Kretes (Greece) · 2026-04-25 23:28:23 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.1 earthquake was recorded near Periphereiake Enoteta Lasithiou, Periphereia Kretes (Greece) on April 25, 2026 at 23:28 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 GFZ. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 59 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M4.1

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-04-25 23:28:23 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Kretes

City

Periphereiake Enoteta Lasithiou

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Lasithiou

Source

gfz

Coordinates

34.88000, 26.14000

Temperature

15.9°C

Map

Depth profile

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: 182 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 192 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Nisyros

Distance: 211 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 254 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Methana

Distance: 395 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Kula

Distance: 463 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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Stats (last 24h)

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