M3.1 Depth: 65.4 km

M3.1 Earthquake near CRETE, GREECE (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-05-23 15:40:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near CRETE, GREECE (Greece) on May 23, 2025 at 15:40 UTC. With a focal depth of about 65 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 103 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.3.

Details

Magnitude

M3.1

Depth

65.4 km

UTC time

2025-05-23 15:40:07 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

Source

emsc

Coordinates

35.68450, 25.83710

Temperature

21.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

65.4 km

65.4 km — deeper than the regional average (15.6 km)

Regional average: 15.6 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: 89 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 99 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Nisyros

Distance: 155 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 169 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Methana

Distance: 310 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Kula

Distance: 400 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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