Magnitude
M3.3
- Depth
- 36.3 km
- Source
- EMSC
CRETE, GREECE
M3.3 Earthquake near CRETE, GREECE
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About this earthquake
On October 17, 2025 at 04:49 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near CRETE, GREECE. With a focal depth of about 36 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.
Details
ID
266b055832e94089a68cd16a37499171361180b9
Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
36.3 km
UTC time
2025-10-17 04:49:33 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
34.76070,
23.77440
Temperature
21.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
36.3 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
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
Earthquake overviewStats (last 24h)
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