M3.6 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near CRETE, GREECE (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-12-21 01:04:09 UTC Local time: —

M3.6 earthquake near CRETE, GREECE on Dec 21, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M3.6 Earthquake near CRETE, GREECE (Greece) · 2025-12-21 01:04:09 UTC

About this earthquake

On December 21, 2025 at 01:04 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near CRETE, GREECE (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Greece: 82 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.9.

Details

Magnitude

M3.6

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-21 01:04:09 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

Source

emsc

Coordinates

35.79000, 25.47000

Temperature

15.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 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

Santorini

Distance: 69 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 82 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 137 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Nisyros

Distance: 175 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
Methana

Distance: 279 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Kula

Distance: 411 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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