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M2.2 Depth: 16.1 km

M2.2 Earthquake near Crete, Greece (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-11-16 16:57:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.2 earthquake was recorded near Crete, Greece (Greece) on November 16, 2025 at 16:57 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 16 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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 48 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.1.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
16.1 km
UTC time
2025-11-16 16:57:59 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
Source
noa
Coordinates
35.04181, 24.42719
Temperature
21.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16.1 km
Shallow
16.1 km
16.1 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: 175 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 184 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 190 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 300 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 303 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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