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M3.9 Depth: 17.0 km

M3.9 Earthquake near CRETE, GREECE (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-07-31 05:59:32 UTC Local time: —
M3.9 earthquake near Apokentromene Dioikese Kretes on Jul 31, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.9 Earthquake near CRETE, GREECE (Greece) · 2025-07-31 05:59:32 UTC

About this earthquake

On July 31, 2025 at 05:59 UTC, a magnitude M3.9 earthquake occurred near CRETE, GREECE (Greece). With a focal depth of about 17 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Greece: 87 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
17.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-31 05:59:32 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
City
Apokentromene Dioikese Kretes
Source
emsc
Coordinates
34.96660, 25.65520
Temperature
28.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 17 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 17 km
Shallow
17 km
17 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: 162 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 174 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 222 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 225 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 361 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 476 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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