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M4.8 Depth: 59.5 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Crete, Greece (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-11-27 00:08:53 UTC Local time: —
M4.8 earthquake near Crete, Greece on Nov 27, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M4.8 Earthquake near Crete, Greece (Greece) · 2025-11-27 00:08:53 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near Crete, Greece (Greece) on November 27, 2025 at 00:08 UTC. With a focal depth of about 59 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 53 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
59.5 km
UTC time
2025-11-27 00:08:53 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
Source
noa
Coordinates
35.53986, 24.83917
Temperature
19.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 59.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 59.5 km
Shallow
59.5 km
59.5 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: 108 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 124 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 134 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 239 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 267 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 470 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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