M2.8 Depth: 6.3 km

M2.8 Earthquake near CRETE, GREECE (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-05-14 00:30:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near CRETE, GREECE (Greece) on May 14, 2025 at 00:30 UTC. With a focal depth of about 6 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 EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 107 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.4.

Details

Magnitude

M2.8

Depth

6.3 km

UTC time

2025-05-14 00:30:10 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

City

Apokentromene Dioikese Aigaiou

Source

emsc

Coordinates

35.50690, 26.93390

Temperature

19.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

6.3 km

6.3 km — shallower than the regional average (15.5 km)

Regional average: 15.5 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

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