M3.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near DODECANESE ISLANDS, GREECE (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-09-09 04:33:33 UTC Local time: —

M3.8 earthquake near DODECANESE ISLANDS, GREECE on Sep 9, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M3.8 Earthquake near DODECANESE ISLANDS, GREECE (Greece) · 2025-09-09 04:33:33 UTC

About this earthquake

On September 9, 2025 at 04:33 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near DODECANESE ISLANDS, GREECE (Greece). With a focal depth of about 10 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 108 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude

M3.8

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2025-09-09 04:33:33 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

Source

emsc

Coordinates

37.59000, 25.47000

Temperature

23.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 km — shallower 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

Kolumbo

Distance: 119 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 132 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 135 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Nisyros

Distance: 186 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
Methana

Distance: 188 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Kula

Distance: 289 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)

663

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