M3.7 Depth: 33.0 km

M3.7 Earthquake near CRETE, GREECE (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-09-12 15:56:36 UTC Local time: —

M3.7 earthquake near CRETE, GREECE on Sep 12, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M3.7 Earthquake near CRETE, GREECE (Greece) · 2025-09-12 15:56:36 UTC

About this earthquake

On September 12, 2025 at 15:56 UTC, a magnitude M3.7 earthquake occurred near CRETE, GREECE (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 33 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 105 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

Details

Magnitude

M3.7

Depth

33.0 km

UTC time

2025-09-12 15:56:36 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

Source

emsc

Coordinates

35.59000, 26.40000

Temperature

26.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

33 km

33 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: 128 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Nisyros

Distance: 130 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 133 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 215 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Methana

Distance: 355 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Kula

Distance: 382 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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