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M3.9 Depth: 14.6 km

M3.9 Earthquake near DODECANESE ISLANDS, GREECE (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-05-18 04:28:08 UTC Local time: —
M3.9 earthquake near Apokentromene Dioikese Aigaiou on May 18, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.9 Earthquake near DODECANESE ISLANDS, GREECE (Greece) · 2025-05-18 04:28:08 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.9 earthquake was recorded near DODECANESE ISLANDS, GREECE (Greece) on May 18, 2025 at 04:28 UTC. With a focal depth of about 15 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Greece: 80 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
14.6 km
UTC time
2025-05-18 04:28:08 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
City
Apokentromene Dioikese Aigaiou
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.66820, 25.74050
Temperature
19.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14.6 km
Shallow
14.6 km
14.6 km — close to 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: 116 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 127 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 238 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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