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M3.6 Depth: 28.8 km

M3.6 Earthquake near CRETE, GREECE (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-07-26 13:50:52 UTC Local time: —
M3.6 earthquake near CRETE, GREECE on Jul 26, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.6 Earthquake near CRETE, GREECE (Greece) · 2025-07-26 13:50:52 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near CRETE, GREECE (Greece) on July 26, 2025 at 13:50 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 29 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 90 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
28.8 km
UTC time
2025-07-26 13:50:52 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
Source
emsc
Coordinates
35.03630, 26.44500
Temperature
29.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 28.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 28.8 km
Shallow
28.8 km
28.8 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

  • Santorini
    Distance: 179 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 184 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 187 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 259 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 400 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 435 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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