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M4.0 Depth: 45.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near CRETE, GREECE (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-11-14 11:01:11 UTC Local time: —
M4.0 earthquake near Apokentromene Dioikese Kretes on Nov 14, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M4.0 Earthquake near CRETE, GREECE (Greece) · 2025-11-14 11:01:11 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near CRETE, GREECE (Greece) on November 14, 2025 at 11:01 UTC. With a focal depth of about 45 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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 35 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.1.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
45.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-14 11:01:11 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
City
Apokentromene Dioikese Kretes
Source
emsc
Coordinates
34.87240, 26.12730
Temperature
19.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 45 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 45 km
Shallow
45 km
45 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: 183 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 193 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 212 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 254 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 395 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 464 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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