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M3.9 Depth: 5.9 km

M3.9 Earthquake near Crete, Greece

UTC time: 2026-05-20 09:07:17 UTC Local time: —
M3.9 earthquake near Crete, Greece on May 20, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.9 Earthquake near Crete, Greece · 2026-05-20 09:07:17 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.9 earthquake was recorded near Crete, Greece on May 20, 2026 at 09:07 UTC. With a focal depth of about 6 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 NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
5.9 km
UTC time
2026-05-20 09:07:17 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
noa
Coordinates
34.81659, 26.09161
Temperature
21.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.9 km
Shallow
5.9 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

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  • Methana
    Distance: 398 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 471 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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