M2.8 Depth: 26.4 km

M2.8 Earthquake near CRETE, GREECE (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-10-16 10:24:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near CRETE, GREECE (Greece) on October 16, 2025 at 10:24 UTC. With a focal depth of about 26 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 57 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.8.

Details

Magnitude

M2.8

Depth

26.4 km

UTC time

2025-10-16 10:24:02 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

Source

emsc

Coordinates

34.90190, 25.41290

Temperature

21.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

26.4 km

26.4 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

Santorini

Distance: 167 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 180 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 218 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Nisyros

Distance: 245 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
Methana

Distance: 355 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Kula

Distance: 494 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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