M4.1 Earthquake 31 km ESE of Ierápetra, Greece — May 29, 2026
2026-05-29 22:18:56 UTC (2026-05-29) · approx. 12:18 AM UTC+2 local
On May 29, 2026 at 22:18 UTC, a magnitude 4.1 shallow crustal earthquake struck 31 km ESE of Ierápetra, Greece, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 34.9019°, 26.0656°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.1 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 21 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 406 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
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26.0656°E
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How strong was the magnitude 4.1 earthquake near Ierápetra, Greece?
The magnitude 4.1 earthquake that struck 31 km ESE of Ierápetra, Greece on May 29, 2026 at 22:18 UTC had a depth of 10.0 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.1 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Magnitude 4.1 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000sqlb). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 29, 2026). M4.1 Earthquake 31 km ESE of Ierápetra, Greece — May 29, 2026. Retrieved June 16, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000sqlb/