M3.8 Depth: 3.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near CRETE, GREECE (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-11-19 17:28:22 UTC Local time: —

M3.8 earthquake near CRETE, GREECE on Nov 19, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M3.8 Earthquake near CRETE, GREECE (Greece) · 2025-11-19 17:28:22 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near CRETE, GREECE (Greece) on November 19, 2025 at 17:28 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Greece: 49 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.1.

Details

Magnitude

M3.8

Depth

3.0 km

UTC time

2025-11-19 17:28:22 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

Source

emsc

Coordinates

34.89000, 25.98000

Temperature

18.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

3 km

3 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: 187 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Nisyros

Distance: 217 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 244 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Methana

Distance: 385 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Kula

Distance: 469 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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Stats (last 24h)

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