Earthquake report · M 4.6

M4.6 earthquake 68 km from Chaniá, Greece

USGS · updated Oct 13, 2026, 22:59 UTC

A magnitude 4.6 earthquake was recorded on Oct 9, 2026, 7:46 AM (GMT+3) 23 km SW of Palaióchora, Greece at a depth of 41 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Data is preliminary and the magnitude may be revised.

Reported location · 35.10°, 23.47° ·

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Details

Source: usgs
Category: earthquake
Source status: active
Magnitude: 4.6
Depth (km): 41
Local time: Oct 9, 2026, 7:46 AM (GMT+3)
UTC time: 2026-10-09 04:46
Coordinates: 35.105, 23.468

Updates

M 4.6 - 23 km SW of Palaióchora, GreeceOct 13, 2026, 22:59 UTC

Nearby cities

Chaniá · 68 km
Rethymno · 97 km
Irákleion · 154 km
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Kalamata · 247 km

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Saved source report · captured Oct 16, 2026, 04:42 UTC. Follow the issuing authority’s current instructions.