M2.3 Depth: 54.2 km

M2.3 Earthquake near Crete, Greece (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-12-07 13:23:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 7, 2025 at 13:23 UTC, a magnitude M2.3 earthquake occurred near Crete, Greece (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 54 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: 50 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

Details

Magnitude

M2.3

Depth

54.2 km

UTC time

2025-12-07 13:23:31 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

Source

noa

Coordinates

35.83649, 24.23309

Temperature

16.4°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

54.2 km

54.2 km — deeper 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

Milos

Distance: 98 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 122 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 136 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Methana

Distance: 214 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Nisyros

Distance: 275 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
Kula

Distance: 487 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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