M2.8 Depth: 47.5 km

M2.8 Earthquake near CRETE, GREECE (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-09-12 17:18:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 12, 2025 at 17:18 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near CRETE, GREECE (Greece). With a focal depth of about 48 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 105 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

Details

Magnitude

M2.8

Depth

47.5 km

UTC time

2025-09-12 17:18:03 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

Source

emsc

Coordinates

35.56820, 25.25210

Temperature

26.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

47.5 km

47.5 km — deeper than the regional average (15 km)

Regional average: 15 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: 94 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 108 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 145 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Nisyros

Distance: 205 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
Methana

Distance: 285 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Kula

Distance: 443 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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