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M3.3 Depth: 54.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near CRETE, GREECE (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-05-29 10:02:10 UTC Local time: —
M3.3 earthquake near CRETE, GREECE on May 29, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.3 Earthquake near CRETE, GREECE (Greece) · 2025-05-29 10:02:10 UTC

About this earthquake

On May 29, 2025 at 10:02 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near CRETE, GREECE (Greece). With a focal depth of about 54 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 70 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
54.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-29 10:02:10 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
Source
emsc
Coordinates
35.72000, 25.91000
Temperature
20.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 54 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 54 km
Shallow
54 km
54 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: 89 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 97 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 148 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 171 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 312 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 393 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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