M4.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Makry Gialou, Periphereia Kretes (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-04-25 19:49:58 UTC Local time: —

M4.9 earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Makry Gialou on Apr 25, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M4.9 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Makry Gialou, Periphereia Kretes (Greece) · 2026-04-25 19:49:58 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near Demotike Enoteta Makry Gialou, Periphereia Kretes (Greece) on April 25, 2026 at 19:49 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 58 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M4.9

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-04-25 19:49:58 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Kretes

City

Demotike Enoteta Makry Gialou

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Lasithiou

Village

Oreino

Source

usgs

Coordinates

35.07710, 25.90540

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 km — shallower than 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: 155 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 165 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Nisyros

Distance: 202 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 224 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Methana

Distance: 365 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Kula

Distance: 454 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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Stats (last 24h)

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