Preliminary earthquake data and analysis
Event ID | 1361260 |
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Event time | 2025-05-04 19:57:35 (UTC) |
Local time | 2025-05-04 16:57:35 - [It was afternoon in the affected area.] |
Last update | 2025-05-04 20:45:04 (UTC) |
Magnitude | 4.1 |
Depth | 41.261 km |
Class | Light |
Hypocenter | Shallow depth |
Mercalli scale | 2 |
Possible effects | A few people might notice movement if they are at rest and/or on the upper floors of tall buildings. |
Data status | reviewed |
Data provider | USGS |
Continent | Europe |
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Country | Greece |
Administration area | Crete |
Nearest settlement | Karave |
Distance | 5 km |
Course | E |
Surface type | underwater quake |
Tsunami region | Mediterranean |
Water surface name | Mediterranean Sea - Eastern Basin |
According to the epicenter of the quake, this is an underwater quake.