M2.8 Depth: 62.7 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Crete, Greece (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-11-21 10:20:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near Crete, Greece (Greece) on November 21, 2025 at 10:20 UTC. With a focal depth of about 63 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 47 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.4.

Details

Magnitude

M2.8

Depth

62.7 km

UTC time

2025-11-21 10:20:43 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

Source

noa

Coordinates

35.93720, 26.30585

Temperature

21.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

62.7 km

62.7 km — deeper 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: 97 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 99 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Nisyros

Distance: 105 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 187 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Methana

Distance: 324 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Kula

Distance: 353 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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