M1.9 Depth: 22.6 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Periphereiake Enoteta Erakleiou, Periphereia Kretes (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-05-03 21:33:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 3, 2026 at 21:33 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near Periphereiake Enoteta Erakleiou, Periphereia Kretes (Greece). With a focal depth of about 23 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 8 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.5.

Details

Magnitude

M1.9

Depth

22.6 km

UTC time

2026-05-03 21:33:10 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Kretes

City

Periphereiake Enoteta Erakleiou

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Erakleiou

Source

noa

Coordinates

34.86191, 24.84879

Temperature

7.9°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

22.6 km

22.6 km — deeper than the regional average (15.6 km)

Regional average: 15.6 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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