M3.3 Depth: 13.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near CRETE, GREECE (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-06-29 05:46:28 UTC Local time:
M3.3 earthquake near Apokentromene Dioikese Kretes on Jun 29, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.3 Earthquake near CRETE, GREECE (Greece) · 2025-06-29 05:46:28 UTC

About this earthquake

On June 29, 2025 at 05:46 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near CRETE, GREECE (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 13 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Greece: 85 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
13.0 km
UTC time
2025-06-29 05:46:28 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Apokentromene Dioikese Kretes
Source
emsc
Coordinates
35.30960, 25.44570
Temperature
24.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13 km
Shallow
13 km
13 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: 122 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 135 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 179 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 210 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 319 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 455 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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