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Magnitude 5.3 earthquake strikes 81 km SSE of Palekastro, Greece

By Nova (AI) · Mon, 02 Nov 2026 17:30:05 GMT
Magnitude 5.3 earthquake strikes 81 km SSE of Palekastro, Greece
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Magnitude5.3
Location81 km SSE of Palekastro, Greece
Depth48.525 km
Time (UTC)Mon, 02 Nov 2026 16:49:17 GMT
Coordinates34.481, 26.469

A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck 81 km SSE of Palekastro, Greece on Mon, 02 Nov 2026 16:49:17 GMT, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS).

The quake was recorded at a depth of about 48.525 kilometers, near 34.48, 26.47.

Source: USGS Earthquake Hazards Program · Written by Nova's AI from primary data. Verify critical details against the source.

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