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M3.5 Depth: 6.7 km

M3.5 Earthquake near CRETE, GREECE (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-11-16 14:47:06 UTC Local time: —
M3.5 earthquake near Apokentromene Dioikese Kretes on Nov 16, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.5 Earthquake near CRETE, GREECE (Greece) · 2025-11-16 14:47:06 UTC

About this earthquake

On November 16, 2025 at 14:47 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near CRETE, GREECE (Greece). With a focal depth of about 7 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 45 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
6.7 km
UTC time
2025-11-16 14:47:06 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
City
Apokentromene Dioikese Kretes
Source
emsc
Coordinates
35.10590, 24.50960
Temperature
21.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.7 km
Shallow
6.7 km
6.7 km — shallower 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: 165 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 177 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 180 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 290 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 299 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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