M2.8 Depth: 11.7 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Crete, Greece (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-12-29 08:45:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 29, 2025 at 08:45 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near Crete, Greece (Greece). With a focal depth of about 12 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 data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 68 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.0.

Details

Magnitude

M2.8

Depth

11.7 km

UTC time

2025-12-29 08:45:17 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

Source

noa

Coordinates

35.74127, 23.40729

Temperature

16.4°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

11.7 km

11.7 km — shallower than the regional average (15.1 km)

Regional average: 15.1 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

Milos

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

Distance: 193 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 206 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Methana

Distance: 209 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Nisyros

Distance: 349 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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