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M5.0 Depth: 17.5 km

M5.0 Earthquake near Central Mediterranean Sea

UTC time: 2025-11-11 01:58:18 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M5.0 earthquake was recorded near Central Mediterranean Sea on November 11, 2025 at 01:58 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 17 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.

The event was recorded by NOA.

Details

Magnitude
M5.0
Depth
17.5 km
UTC time
2025-11-11 01:58:18 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
noa
Coordinates
35.38147, 22.75085
Temperature
20.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 17.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 17.5 km
Shallow
17.5 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

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Chania116.7 kmE53'910
Heraklion217.1 kmE137'154
Athens302.2 kmN664'046

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Milos
    Distance: 211 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 254 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 264 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 277 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 418 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours8
First 24 hours14
First 72 hours17
Strongest subsequent eventM5.2
M4.92025-11-11 01:58:19 UTC21.5 km63 km W of Kíssamos, Greece M4.92025-11-11 01:58:20 UTC17.0 kmCENTRAL MEDITERRANEAN SEA M4.92025-11-11 01:58:21 UTC30.5 kmCentral Mediterranean Sea M5.22025-11-11 01:58:25 UTC42.2 kmEvent of magnitude 5.2, near of Athens (Monde) M3.02025-11-11 02:04:59 UTC25.0 kmCentral Mediterranean Sea M2.52025-11-11 02:46:53 UTC104.7 kmSOUTHERN GREECE M2.52025-11-11 02:46:53 UTC104.7 kmSouthern Greece M2.42025-11-11 03:55:08 UTC13.6 kmCentral Mediterranean Sea M2.62025-11-11 22:59:10 UTC5.0 kmCentral Mediterranean Sea M3.22025-11-11 23:02:18 UTC25.2 kmCENTRAL MEDITERRANEAN SEA M2.72025-11-11 23:02:18 UTC25.2 kmCentral Mediterranean Sea M3.62025-11-11 23:03:42 UTC23.8 kmCENTRAL MEDITERRANEAN SEA

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#6
Earlier events M≥448
Earlier events M≥55
Compared since2025-01-03

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M5.22025-11-11 01:58:16 UTC16.5 kmCentral Mediterranean Sea M5.12025-11-11 01:58:17 UTC19.0 kmGreece [Sea] M5.12025-07-23 13:26:54 UTC87.1 km40 km NNW of Kíssamos, Greece M5.12025-07-23 13:26:54 UTC83.3 kmCrete, Greece M5.12025-07-23 13:26:52 UTC80.5 kmCRETE, GREECE

Stats (last 24h)

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