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M4.6 Depth: 45.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near Lasithi Regional Unit, Region of Crete (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-04-19 07:04:44 UTC Local time: —
M4.6 earthquake near Lasithi Regional Unit on Apr 19, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M4.6 Earthquake near Lasithi Regional Unit, Region of Crete (Greece) · 2026-04-19 07:04:44 UTC

About this earthquake

On April 19, 2026 at 07:04 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near Lasithi Regional Unit, Region of Crete (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 45 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: 50 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 45 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 45 km
Shallow
45 km
45 km — deeper 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: 179 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 190 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 215 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 249 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 389 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 467 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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