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M3.0 Earthquake near CRETE, GREECE (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-12-23 04:52:58 UTC Local time: —

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M3.0 Earthquake near CRETE, GREECE (Greece) · 2025-12-23 — Map showing the location of the epicenter
M3.0 Earthquake near CRETE, GREECE (Greece) · 2025-12-23 — Map showing the location of the epicenter

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near CRETE, GREECE (Greece) on December 23, 2025 at 04:52 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 21 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Greece: 53 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

ID
09fd5080e9f4b4fb1ee6759d0d1c17745569b6ff
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
20.8 km
UTC time
2025-12-23 04:52:58 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
City
Periphereia Kretes
Source
emsc
Coordinates
34.89530, 24.00590
Temperature
16.9°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 20.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 20.8 km
Shallow
20.8 km
20.8 km — deeper than the regional average (14.4 km)
Regional average: 14.4 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

  • Milos
    Distance: 204 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 210 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 225 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 309 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 341 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

Greece

Context for this earthquake

17 Sep 2025 – 17 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 877 Catalogue entries

Of 876 other entries for this area and period, 787 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.

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Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)
536
Country (24h)
Greece
53
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