M4.3 earthquake: Crete, Greece
According to EMSC, a magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck near Crete, Greece on October 4, 2026. It was recorded at 03:48 AM GMT+3 at a depth of 6.0 km.
Magnitude and location may later be revised by EMSC.
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Magnitude
M4.3
Mb · Light
Depth
6.0 km
Shallow
Time (UTC)
12:48:41 AM
October 4, 2026
Local time
03:48 AM
October 4, 2026 · GMT+3
Nearest towns and cities
The epicenter was about 34 km from Iraklio.
- Iraklio · 34 km W
- Hania · 73 km E
- Kalamata · 309 km SE
- Piraeus · 314 km S
- Athens · 317 km S
Earthquakes recorded nearby afterwards
Since this earthquake, 1 earthquake have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter; the largest was M2.9.
| Time (UTC) | Magnitude | Depth | Location | Distance | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M2.9 | 36 km | Crete, Greece | 41 km | EMSC |
Earthquake history of the area
From 1990 until this earthquake, 126 earthquakes of magnitude 4.5 or greater were recorded within 100 km of the epicenter. The largest was an M6.2 earthquake on June 15, 2013.
Frequently asked questions
Where was the October 4, 2026 earthquake near Crete, Greece?
The earthquake occurred near Crete, Greece at 35.260° N, 24.760° E, at a depth of 6.0 km. The nearest town was Iraklio, about 34 km away.
How strong was the earthquake near Crete, Greece?
EMSC reported a magnitude of Mb 4.3 (light). How strongly it was felt, and any damage, also depend on depth, distance from the epicenter and local ground conditions.
Were there aftershocks after the earthquake near Crete, Greece?
Since this earthquake, 1 earthquake have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter; the largest was M2.9.