M3.1 Depth: 17.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Crete, Greece (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-09-01 04:52:20 UTC Local time: —

M3.1 earthquake near Crete, Greece on Sep 1, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M3.1 Earthquake near Crete, Greece (Greece) · 2025-09-01 04:52:20 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Crete, Greece (Greece) on September 1, 2025 at 04:52 UTC. With a focal depth of about 17 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 103 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

Details

Magnitude

M3.1

Depth

17.0 km

UTC time

2025-09-01 04:52:20 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

Source

noa

Coordinates

35.41077, 23.40637

Temperature

26.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

17 km

17 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

Milos

Distance: 171 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 210 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 224 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Methana

Distance: 246 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Nisyros

Distance: 362 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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