M3.0 Depth: 7.9 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Crete, Greece (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-12-26 20:01:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 26, 2025 at 20:01 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Crete, Greece (Greece). With a focal depth of about 8 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 70 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.

Details

Magnitude

M3.0

Depth

7.9 km

UTC time

2025-12-26 20:01:20 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

City

Periphereia Kretes

Source

noa

Coordinates

35.38788, 26.31317

Temperature

16.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

7.9 km

7.9 km — shallower than the regional average (15.1 km)

Regional average: 15.1 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: 140 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 147 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Nisyros

Distance: 154 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 223 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Methana

Distance: 364 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Kula

Distance: 405 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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