Earthquake report · M 5.3

M5.3 earthquake 153 km from Irákleion, Greece

USGS · updated Nov 3, 2026, 13:00 UTC

A magnitude 5.3 earthquake was recorded on Nov 2, 2026, 6:49 PM (GMT+2) 81 km SSE of Palekastro, Greece at a depth of 49 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Data is preliminary and the magnitude may be revised.

Reported location · 34.48°, 26.47° ·

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Details

Source: usgs
Category: earthquake
Source status: active
Magnitude: 5.3
Depth (km): 49
Local time: Nov 2, 2026, 6:49 PM (GMT+2)
UTC time: 2026-11-02 16:49
Coordinates: 34.481, 26.469

Updates

M 5.3 - 81 km SSE of Palekastro, GreeceNov 3, 2026, 13:00 UTC
M 5.3 - 81 km SSE of Palekastro, GreeceNov 2, 2026, 17:07 UTC

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Irákleion · 153 km
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Saved source report · captured Nov 3, 2026, 19:21 UTC. Follow the issuing authority’s current instructions.