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M3.0 Depth: 24.3 km

M3.0 Earthquake near CRETE, GREECE (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-08-09 16:26:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 9, 2025 at 16:26 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near CRETE, GREECE (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 24 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Greece: 101 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.4.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
24.3 km
UTC time
2025-08-09 16:26:08 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
City
Apokentromene Dioikese Kretes
Source
emsc
Coordinates
34.73420, 24.10860
Temperature
28.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 24.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 24.3 km
Shallow
24.3 km
24.3 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: 219 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 221 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 235 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 328 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 344 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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