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M3.0 Depth: 50.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near CRETE, GREECE (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-05-22 03:34:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near CRETE, GREECE (Greece) on May 22, 2025 at 03:34 UTC. With a focal depth of about 50 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 107 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.4.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
50.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-22 03:34:25 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
Source
emsc
Coordinates
35.70000, 25.84000
Temperature
19.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 50 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 50 km
Shallow
50 km
50 km — deeper than the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Santorini
    Distance: 88 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 97 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 154 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 168 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 309 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 399 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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