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M3.9 Depth: 12.2 km

M3.9 Earthquake near Crete, Greece

UTC time: 2026-05-05 09:03:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.9 earthquake was recorded near Crete, Greece on May 5, 2026 at 09:03 UTC. With a focal depth of about 12 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by NOA.

Details

Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
12.2 km
UTC time
2026-05-05 09:03:29 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
noa
Coordinates
34.82575, 26.04584
Temperature
21.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.2 km
Shallow
12.2 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

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    Distance: 394 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
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