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M2.5 Depth: 15.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near CRETE, GREECE (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-07-25 17:25:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 25, 2025 at 17:25 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near CRETE, GREECE (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Greece: 90 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
15.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-25 17:25:21 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
City
Apokentromene Dioikese Kretes
Source
emsc
Coordinates
35.35000, 25.23000
Temperature
29.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15 km
Shallow
15 km
15 km — close to 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: 118 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 133 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 166 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 221 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 304 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 463 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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