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M3.0 Depth: 17.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Periphereiake Enoteta Lasithiou, Periphereia Kretes (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-05-11 12:31:11 UTC Local time: —
M3.0 earthquake near Periphereiake Enoteta Lasithiou on May 11, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.0 Earthquake near Periphereiake Enoteta Lasithiou, Periphereia Kretes (Greece) · 2026-05-11 12:31:11 UTC

About this earthquake

On May 11, 2026 at 12:31 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Periphereiake Enoteta Lasithiou, Periphereia Kretes (Greece). With a focal depth of about 17 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 62 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
17.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-11 12:31:11 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Kretes
City
Periphereiake Enoteta Lasithiou
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Lasithiou
Source
emsc
Coordinates
34.90660, 26.08430
Temperature
23.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 17 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 17 km
Shallow
17 km
17 km — close to the regional average (15.2 km)
Regional average: 15.2 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: 178 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 188 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 211 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 248 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 390 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 462 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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