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M1.3 Depth: 15.1 km

M1.3 Earthquake near Crete, Greece

UTC time: 2026-04-29 02:59:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.3 earthquake was recorded near Crete, Greece on April 29, 2026 at 02:59 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NOA.

Details

Magnitude
M1.3
Depth
15.1 km
UTC time
2026-04-29 02:59:48 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
noa
Coordinates
34.91638, 25.96252
Temperature
17.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15.1 km
Shallow
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

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  • Nisyros
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  • Milos
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    Distance: 382 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
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    Distance: 467 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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