M3.5 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near CRETE, GREECE (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-10-13 12:55:16 UTC Local time: —

M3.5 earthquake near CRETE, GREECE on Oct 13, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M3.5 Earthquake near CRETE, GREECE (Greece) · 2025-10-13 12:55:16 UTC

About this earthquake

On October 13, 2025 at 12:55 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near CRETE, GREECE (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 62 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.8.

Details

Magnitude

M3.5

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2025-10-13 12:55:16 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

Source

emsc

Coordinates

35.82000, 25.62000

Temperature

21.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 km — shallower than 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: 68 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 79 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 144 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Nisyros

Distance: 162 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: 400 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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