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M3.2 Depth: 26.2 km

M3.2 Earthquake near Crete, Greece (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-12-02 01:02:52 UTC Local time: —
M3.2 earthquake near Periphereia Kretes on Dec 2, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.2 Earthquake near Crete, Greece (Greece) · 2025-12-02 01:02:52 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near Crete, Greece (Greece) on December 2, 2025 at 01:02 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 26 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 66 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
26.2 km
UTC time
2025-12-02 01:02:52 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
City
Periphereia Kretes
Source
noa
Coordinates
35.19745, 26.26923
Temperature
17.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 26.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 26.2 km
Shallow
26.2 km
26.2 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

  • Santorini
    Distance: 156 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 164 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 174 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 235 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 376 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 426 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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