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1.9

Earthquake M 1.9 in the area of Crete, Greece, 20 October 2026, 05:06 UTC

Recorded 9 d ago. Updated 07:06.

Magnitude
MLh 1.9
Time (UTC)
05:06:54
Depth
22 km
Coordinates
35.880 N 25.346 E
Source
NOA
Last revision
07:06

Map: OpenStreetMap contributors data, OpenMapTiles tiles.

What it means

Summary from the source data

An earthquake of magnitude 1.9 was recorded at a depth of 22 km, near Crete, Greece, on 20/10 at 05:06 UTC. The data is preliminary and may be updated.

Within 50 km of the epicentre, 2 events were recorded in the last 24 hours (maximum magnitude 2.6). Within 50 km of the epicentre, 3 events were recorded in the last 30 days (maximum magnitude 2.6). In the same area, a stronger quake occurred in the last 30 days (magnitude 2.6). The hypocentre is shallow, at a depth of 22 km.

Quakes of this size are very frequent and are usually not felt by people.

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