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M3.0 Earthquake near GREECE (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-05-24 11:31:04 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
14.2 km
Source
EMSC

Apokentromene Dioikese Makedonias - Thrakes

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M3.0 Earthquake near GREECE (Greece) · 2025-05-24 — Map showing the location of the epicenter
M3.0 Earthquake near GREECE (Greece) · 2025-05-24 — Map showing the location of the epicenter

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near GREECE (Greece) on May 24, 2025 at 11:31 UTC. With a focal depth of about 14 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Greece: 60 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.2.

Details

ID
2983b9666d7e6dca45f1b000b81cbda3a200bf12
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
14.2 km
UTC time
2025-05-24 11:31:04 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
City
Apokentromene Dioikese Makedonias - Thrakes
Source
emsc
Coordinates
40.21820, 23.93830
Temperature
23.5°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14.2 km
Shallow
14.2 km
14.2 km — close to the regional average (14.4 km)
Regional average: 14.4 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

Felt reports

2felt reports at EMSC / LastQuake

Voluntary reports of feeling this earthquake. The count is not an intensity measurement and is not added to USGS DYFI reports.

Data updated: May 24, 2025, 11:37 AM UTC · Last checked: Sep 6, 2026, 12:16 PM UTC

Source: EMSC / LastQuake

Volcanoes nearby

  • Methana
    Distance: 294 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 394 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 432 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 434 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Santorini
    Distance: 443 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 491 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

Greece

Context for this earthquake

22 Sep 2025 – 22 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 851 Catalogue entries

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