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M3.1 Depth: 9.9 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Periphereiake Enoteta Chalkidikes (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-12-23 20:06:41 UTC Local time: —
M3.1 earthquake near Periphereiake Enoteta Chalkidikes on Dec 23, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.1 Earthquake near Periphereiake Enoteta Chalkidikes (Greece) · 2025-12-23 20:06:41 UTC

About this earthquake

On December 23, 2025 at 20:06 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Periphereiake Enoteta Chalkidikes (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by AFAD. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 73 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.9.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
9.9 km
UTC time
2025-12-23 20:06:41 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
City
Periphereiake Enoteta Chalkidikes
Source
afad
Coordinates
40.29194, 23.86694
Temperature
13.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.9 km
Shallow
9.9 km
9.9 km — shallower than the regional average (15.1 km)
Regional average: 15.1 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: 301 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 403 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 442 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 443 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Santorini
    Distance: 452 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece

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