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M3.0 Depth: 16.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near DODECANESE ISLANDS, GREECE (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-09-26 11:55:21 UTC Local time: —
M3.0 earthquake near DODECANESE ISLANDS, GREECE on Sep 26, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.0 Earthquake near DODECANESE ISLANDS, GREECE (Greece) · 2025-09-26 11:55:21 UTC

About this earthquake

On September 26, 2025 at 11:55 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near DODECANESE ISLANDS, GREECE (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 16 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 61 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.6.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
16.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-26 11:55:21 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.88310, 26.33290
Temperature
24.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16 km
Shallow
16 km
16 km — close to the regional average (15 km)
Regional average: 15 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

  • Nisyros
    Distance: 161 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 169 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 184 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 206 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Milos
    Distance: 213 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 265 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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