M3.5 Depth: 16.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near CRETE, GREECE (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-09-30 04:55:38 UTC Local time: —

M3.5 earthquake near CRETE, GREECE on Sep 30, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M3.5 Earthquake near CRETE, GREECE (Greece) · 2025-09-30 04:55:38 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near CRETE, GREECE (Greece) on September 30, 2025 at 04:55 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 16 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 65 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.6.

Details

Magnitude

M3.5

Depth

16.0 km

UTC time

2025-09-30 04:55:38 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

Source

emsc

Coordinates

34.81500, 25.37900

Temperature

22.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

16 km

16 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: 177 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: 254 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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Stats (last 24h)

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Country (24h)