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M3.1 Depth: 1.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Periphereiake Enoteta Lasithiou, Periphereia Kretes (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-05-06 14:32:04 UTC Local time: —
M3.1 earthquake near Periphereiake Enoteta Lasithiou on May 6, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.1 Earthquake near Periphereiake Enoteta Lasithiou, Periphereia Kretes (Greece) · 2026-05-06 14:32:04 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Periphereiake Enoteta Lasithiou, Periphereia Kretes (Greece) on May 6, 2026 at 14:32 UTC. With a focal depth of about 1 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 21 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.4.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
1.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-06 14:32:04 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Kretes
City
Periphereiake Enoteta Lasithiou
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Lasithiou
Source
emsc
Coordinates
34.85000, 26.12000
Temperature
19.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1 km
Shallow
1 km
1 km — shallower than the regional average (15.6 km)
Regional average: 15.6 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: 185 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 195 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 215 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 255 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 397 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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