M4.2 Depth: 12.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near CRETE, GREECE (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-09-13 08:44:45 UTC Local time: —

M4.2 earthquake near Apokentromene Dioikese Kretes on Sep 13, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M4.2 Earthquake near CRETE, GREECE (Greece) · 2025-09-13 08:44:45 UTC

About this earthquake

On September 13, 2025 at 08:44 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near CRETE, GREECE (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 105 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

Details

Magnitude

M4.2

Depth

12.0 km

UTC time

2025-09-13 08:44:45 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

City

Apokentromene Dioikese Kretes

Source

emsc

Coordinates

34.80000, 24.00000

Temperature

28.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

12 km

12 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: 215 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 218 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 234 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Methana

Distance: 319 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Nisyros

Distance: 347 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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