| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 35.192, 26.966 |
| UTC time | 2021-12-26 18:59:02.711 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, December 26, 2021 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Greece on Sunday, December 26, 2021 at 18:59 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Heraklion (Greece - GR), about 166.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 26.966 and latitude 35.192.
| Location | Heraklion |
| Country | Greece (GR) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2021-12-26
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