M3.7 Depth: 7.0 km

M3.7 Earthquake near CRETE, GREECE (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-11-08 08:51:57 UTC Local time: —

M3.7 earthquake near CRETE, GREECE on Nov 8, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M3.7 Earthquake near CRETE, GREECE (Greece) · 2025-11-08 08:51:57 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.7 earthquake was recorded near CRETE, GREECE (Greece) on November 8, 2025 at 08:51 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 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: 37 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.1.

Details

Magnitude

M3.7

Depth

7.0 km

UTC time

2025-11-08 08:51:57 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

Source

emsc

Coordinates

35.66000, 26.64000

Temperature

20.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

7 km

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

Nisyros

Distance: 113 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 139 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 142 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 229 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Kula

Distance: 365 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
Methana

Distance: 367 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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