M3.4 Depth: 6.9 km

M3.4 Earthquake near Periphereiake Enoteta Samou (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-09-08 22:47:46 UTC Local time: —

M3.4 earthquake near Periphereiake Enoteta Samou on Sep 8, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M3.4 Earthquake near Periphereiake Enoteta Samou (Greece) · 2025-09-08 22:47:46 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near Periphereiake Enoteta Samou (Greece) on September 8, 2025 at 22:47 UTC. With a focal depth of about 7 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 AFAD and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 107 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

Details

Magnitude

M3.4

Depth

6.9 km

UTC time

2025-09-08 22:47:46 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

City

Periphereiake Enoteta Samou

Source

afad

Coordinates

37.85389, 26.86111

Temperature

23.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

6.9 km

6.9 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

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