M3.4 Depth: 31.7 km

M3.4 Earthquake near Crete, Greece (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-01-01 19:04:54 UTC Local time: —

M3.4 earthquake near Periphereia Kretes on Jan 1, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M3.4 Earthquake near Crete, Greece (Greece) · 2026-01-01 19:04:54 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near Crete, Greece (Greece) on January 1, 2026 at 19:04 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 32 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: 66 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.

Details

Magnitude

M3.4

Depth

31.7 km

UTC time

2026-01-01 19:04:54 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

City

Periphereia Kretes

Source

noa

Coordinates

35.25696, 23.44666

Temperature

9.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

31.7 km

31.7 km — deeper than the regional average (15.1 km)

Regional average: 15.1 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

Milos

Distance: 184 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 217 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 231 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Methana

Distance: 263 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Nisyros

Distance: 365 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)

668

Country (24h)