M2.0 Depth: 64.0 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Crete, Greece (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-09-12 13:59:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 12, 2025 at 13:59 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near Crete, Greece (Greece). With a focal depth of about 64 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: 105 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude

M2.0

Depth

64.0 km

UTC time

2025-09-12 13:59:09 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

Source

noa

Coordinates

35.85022, 25.61462

Temperature

26.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

64 km

64 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: 65 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 76 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 141 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Nisyros

Distance: 161 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
Methana

Distance: 283 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Kula

Distance: 398 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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