M4.6 earthquake: Crete, Greece
According to EMSC, a magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck near Crete, Greece on October 9, 2026. It was recorded at 07:46 AM GMT+3 at a depth of 36 km.
Magnitude and location may later be revised by EMSC.
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Magnitude
M4.6
Mb · Light
Depth
36 km
Shallow
Time (UTC)
04:46:52 AM
October 9, 2026
Local time
07:46 AM
October 9, 2026 · GMT+3
Nearest towns and cities
The epicenter was about 83 km from Hania.
- Hania · 83 km SW
- Iraklio · 171 km W
- Kalamata · 243 km SE
- Darnah · 263 km N
- Piraeus · 323 km S
Earthquakes recorded nearby afterwards
Since this earthquake, 3 earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter; the largest was M3.1.
Earthquake history of the area
From 1990 until this earthquake, 120 earthquakes of magnitude 4.5 or greater were recorded within 100 km of the epicenter. The largest was an M6.6 earthquake on October 12, 2013.
Frequently asked questions
Where was the October 9, 2026 earthquake near Crete, Greece?
The earthquake occurred near Crete, Greece at 35.068° N, 23.277° E, at a depth of 36 km. The nearest town was Hania, about 83 km away.
How strong was the earthquake near Crete, Greece?
EMSC reported a magnitude of Mb 4.6 (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, 3 earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter; the largest was M3.1.