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M4.0 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near Periphereiake Enoteta Lasithiou, Periphereia Kretes (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-05-21 20:36:30 UTC Local time: —
M4.0 earthquake near Periphereiake Enoteta Lasithiou on May 21, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M4.0 Earthquake near Periphereiake Enoteta Lasithiou, Periphereia Kretes (Greece) · 2026-05-21 20:36:30 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near Periphereiake Enoteta Lasithiou, Periphereia Kretes (Greece) on May 21, 2026 at 20:36 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 72 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-21 20:36:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Kretes
City
Periphereiake Enoteta Lasithiou
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Lasithiou
Source
gfz
Coordinates
34.94000, 26.02000

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
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: 172 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 183 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 210 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 242 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 383 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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