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M1.8 Depth: 18.4 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Crete, Greece

UTC time: 2026-05-09 03:12:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 9, 2026 at 03:12 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Crete, Greece. With a focal depth of about 18 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by NOA.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
18.4 km
UTC time
2026-05-09 03:12:58 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
noa
Coordinates
35.72296, 25.42877
Temperature
20.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 18.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 18.4 km
Shallow
18.4 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: 76 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 89 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 140 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 182 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 282 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 419 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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