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M4.5 Depth: 18.4 km

M4.5 Earthquake near Crete, Greece [Sea: Greece] (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-11-25 19:21:49 UTC Local time: —
M4.5 earthquake near Apokentromene Dioikese Kretes on Nov 25, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M4.5 Earthquake near Crete, Greece [Sea: Greece] (Greece) · 2025-11-25 19:21:49 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near Crete, Greece [Sea: Greece] (Greece) on November 25, 2025 at 19:21 UTC. With a focal depth of about 18 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by INGV and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 53 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
18.4 km
UTC time
2025-11-25 19:21:49 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
City
Apokentromene Dioikese Kretes
Source
ingv
Coordinates
35.57460, 23.97220
Temperature
16.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 18.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 18.4 km
Shallow
18.4 km
18.4 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: 132 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 158 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 172 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 234 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 307 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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