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M3.6 Depth: 6.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near DODECANESE ISLANDS, GREECE (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-04-24 09:06:38 UTC Local time: —
M3.6 earthquake near DODECANESE ISLANDS, GREECE on Apr 24, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.6 Earthquake near DODECANESE ISLANDS, GREECE (Greece) · 2025-04-24 09:06:38 UTC

About this earthquake

On April 24, 2025 at 09:06 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near DODECANESE ISLANDS, GREECE (Greece). With a focal depth of about 6 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 85 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
6.0 km
UTC time
2025-04-24 09:06:38 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.68000, 25.73000
Temperature
18.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6 km
Shallow
6 km
6 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

  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 28 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 43 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 115 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 128 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 237 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 324 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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