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M3.4 Depth: 14.6 km

M3.4 Earthquake near IONIAN SEA (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-09-22 12:17:38 UTC Local time: —
M3.4 earthquake near Apokentromene Dioikese Peloponnesou, Dytikes Elladas kai Ioniou on Sep 22, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.4 Earthquake near IONIAN SEA (Greece) · 2025-09-22 12:17:38 UTC

About this earthquake

On September 22, 2025 at 12:17 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near IONIAN SEA (Greece). With a focal depth of about 15 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 62 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.2.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
14.6 km
UTC time
2025-09-22 12:17:38 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
City
Apokentromene Dioikese Peloponnesou, Dytikes Elladas kai Ioniou
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.65670, 20.71970
Temperature
25.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14.6 km
Shallow
14.6 km
14.6 km — close to 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

  • Methana
    Distance: 230 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 346 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 438 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 441 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Stromboli
    Distance: 497 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy

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