M3.6 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near Loutro, Region of Crete (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-07-01 16:00:15 UTC Local time: —

M3.6 earthquake near Loutro on Jul 1, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M3.6 Earthquake near Loutro, Region of Crete (Greece) · 2026-07-01 16:00:15 UTC

About this earthquake

On July 1, 2026 at 16:00 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near Loutro, Region of Crete (Greece). With a focal depth of about 5 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 139 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.6.

Details

Magnitude

M3.6

Depth

5.0 km

UTC time

2026-07-01 16:00:15 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Region of Crete

City

Loutro

County

Chania Regional Unit

Village

Loutro

Source

emsc

Coordinates

35.18000, 24.07000

Temperature

25.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

5 km

5 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

Milos

Distance: 172 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 181 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 196 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Methana

Distance: 279 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Nisyros

Distance: 319 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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Stats (last 24h)

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