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M4.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near 20 km SE of Kastrí, Greece

UTC time: 2026-06-20 09:31:08 UTC Local time: —
M4.9 earthquake near 20 km SE of Kastrí, Greece on Jun 20, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M4.9 Earthquake near 20 km SE of Kastrí, Greece · 2026-06-20 09:31:08 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near 20 km SE of Kastrí, Greece on June 20, 2026 at 09:31 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 data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-20 09:31:08 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
34.69410, 24.23030
Temperature
24.3°C

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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
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

Tectonic context

Located on the Aegean Sea Plate.
Near the boundary Aegean Sea ↔ Africa · about 21 km away

Volcanoes nearby

  • Santorini
    Distance: 217 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 224 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 233 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 335 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 338 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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