M3.5 Depth: 55.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near CRETE, GREECE (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-05-22 07:49:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 22, 2025 at 07:49 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near CRETE, GREECE (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 55 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 75 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.8.

Details

Magnitude

M3.5

Depth

55.0 km

UTC time

2025-05-22 07:49:42 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

Source

emsc

Coordinates

35.68000, 25.83000

Temperature

20.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

55 km

55 km — deeper than the regional average (15.5 km)

Regional average: 15.5 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: 89 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Kolumbo

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

Distance: 156 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 169 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Methana

Distance: 310 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Kula

Distance: 401 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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Stats (last 24h)

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