M3.9 Depth: 27.8 km

M3.9 Earthquake near Crete, Greece (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-11-06 08:46:52 UTC Local time: —

M3.9 earthquake near Apokentromene Dioikese Kretes on Nov 6, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M3.9 Earthquake near Crete, Greece (Greece) · 2025-11-06 08:46:52 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.9 earthquake was recorded near Crete, Greece (Greece) on November 6, 2025 at 08:46 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 28 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: 36 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.1.

Details

Magnitude

M3.9

Depth

27.8 km

UTC time

2025-11-06 08:46:52 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

City

Apokentromene Dioikese Kretes

Source

noa

Coordinates

34.76990, 24.04358

Temperature

19.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

27.8 km

27.8 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: 217 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 219 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 234 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Methana

Distance: 323 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Nisyros

Distance: 346 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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Stats (last 24h)

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