M3.2 Depth: 16.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near CRETE, GREECE (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-08-31 08:42:47 UTC Local time: —

M3.2 earthquake near CRETE, GREECE on Aug 31, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M3.2 Earthquake near CRETE, GREECE (Greece) · 2025-08-31 08:42:47 UTC

About this earthquake

On August 31, 2025 at 08:42 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near CRETE, GREECE (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 16 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: 101 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude

M3.2

Depth

16.0 km

UTC time

2025-08-31 08:42:47 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

Source

emsc

Coordinates

35.45880, 23.38760

Temperature

28.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

16 km

16 km — close to 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

Milos

Distance: 167 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 209 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 223 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Methana

Distance: 240 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Nisyros

Distance: 361 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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