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M1.5 Depth: 15.0 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Crete, Greece (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-11-02 16:05:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 2, 2025 at 16:05 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near Crete, Greece (Greece). With a focal depth of about 15 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 38 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.1.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
15.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-02 16:05:28 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
Source
noa
Coordinates
35.77423, 25.56610
Temperature
21.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15 km
Shallow
15 km
15 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: 72 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 84 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 144 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 169 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 286 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 407 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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