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M2.9 Depth: 0.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near CRETE, GREECE (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-07-11 14:54:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 11, 2025 at 14:54 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near CRETE, GREECE (Greece). Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 92 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-11 14:54:32 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
Source
emsc
Coordinates
34.82000, 25.39000
Temperature
26.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0 km
Shallow
0 km
0 km — shallower 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: 176 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 190 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 226 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 253 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 362 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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