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M3.5 Depth: 11.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near SOUTHERN GREECE (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-05-20 22:05:58 UTC Local time: —
M3.5 earthquake near Apokentromene Dioikese Peloponnesou, Dytikes Elladas kai Ioniou on May 20, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.5 Earthquake near SOUTHERN GREECE (Greece) · 2025-05-20 22:05:58 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near SOUTHERN GREECE (Greece) on May 20, 2025 at 22:05 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 11 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 75 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
11.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-20 22:05:58 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
City
Apokentromene Dioikese Peloponnesou, Dytikes Elladas kai Ioniou
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.39110, 21.70260
Temperature
17.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11 km
Shallow
11 km
11 km — shallower than the regional average (14.9 km)
Regional average: 14.9 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: 146 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 255 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 346 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 349 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 492 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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