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M3.0 Earthquake near Lasithi Regional Unit, Region of Crete (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-09-24 11:49:05 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
0.0 km
Source
EMSC

Region of Crete · Lasithi Regional Unit

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M3.0 Earthquake near Lasithi Regional Unit, Region of Crete (Greece) · 2026-09-24 — Map showing the location of the epicenter
M3.0 Earthquake near Lasithi Regional Unit, Region of Crete (Greece) · 2026-09-24 — Map showing the location of the epicenter

About this earthquake

On September 24, 2026 at 11:49 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Lasithi Regional Unit, Region of Crete (Greece). Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 57 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.0.

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0 km
Shallow
0 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (14.4 km)
Regional average: 14.4 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: 168 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 180 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 226 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 231 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 365 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 482 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

Region of Crete

Context for this earthquake

24 Sep 2025 – 24 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 34 Catalogue entries

Of 33 other entries for this area and period, 29 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.

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