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M3.4 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near SOUTHERN GREECE (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-05-06 08:29:54 UTC Local time: —
M3.4 earthquake near Apokentromene Dioikese Peloponnesou, Dytikes Elladas kai Ioniou on May 6, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.4 Earthquake near SOUTHERN GREECE (Greece) · 2025-05-06 08:29:54 UTC

About this earthquake

On May 6, 2025 at 08:29 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near SOUTHERN GREECE (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 85 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-06 08:29:54 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
City
Apokentromene Dioikese Peloponnesou, Dytikes Elladas kai Ioniou
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.43000, 21.00000
Temperature
18.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 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: 207 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 316 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 407 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 411 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece

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