M4.4 earthquake: Crete, Greece
According to EMSC, a magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck near Crete, Greece on October 26, 2026. It was recorded at 03:20 PM GMT+2 at a depth of 10 km.
Magnitude and location may later be revised by EMSC.
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Magnitude
M4.4
Mb · Light
Depth
10 km
Shallow
Time (UTC)
01:20:03 PM
October 26, 2026
Local time
03:20 PM
October 26, 2026 · GMT+2
Nearest towns and cities
The epicenter was about 90 km from Iraklio.
- Iraklio · 90 km SE
- Hania · 191 km E
- Rodos · 260 km SW
- Muğla · 330 km SW
- Söke · 336 km S
Earthquakes recorded nearby afterwards
No other earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter since this one.
Earthquake history of the area
From 1990 until this earthquake, 235 earthquakes of magnitude 4.5 or greater were recorded within 100 km of the epicenter. The largest was an M6.5 earthquake on May 2, 2020.
Frequently asked questions
Where was the October 26, 2026 earthquake near Crete, Greece?
The earthquake occurred near Crete, Greece at 34.948° N, 26.001° E, at a depth of 10 km. The nearest town was Iraklio, about 90 km away.
How strong was the earthquake near Crete, Greece?
EMSC reported a magnitude of Mb 4.4 (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?
No other earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter since this one.