M3.6 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near SOUTHERN GREECE (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-05-03 11:18:21 UTC Local time: —

M3.6 earthquake near Apokentromene Dioikese Peloponnesou, Dytikes Elladas kai Ioniou on May 3, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M3.6 Earthquake near SOUTHERN GREECE (Greece) · 2025-05-03 11:18:21 UTC

About this earthquake

On May 3, 2025 at 11:18 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near SOUTHERN GREECE (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Greece: 85 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude

M3.6

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2025-05-03 11:18:21 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

City

Apokentromene Dioikese Peloponnesou, Dytikes Elladas kai Ioniou

Source

emsc

Coordinates

37.23000, 21.39000

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 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: 177 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 277 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 368 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 372 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece

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Stats (last 24h)

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