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M3.3 Depth: 6.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near Ionian Sea

UTC time: 2025-12-16 00:50:04 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 16, 2025 at 00:50 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near Ionian Sea. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
6.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-16 00:50:04 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
noa
Coordinates
37.39655, 20.01617
Temperature
16.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6 km
Shallow
6 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: 294 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 400 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Etna
    Distance: 444 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'357 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
  • Stromboli
    Distance: 448 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
  • Panarea
    Distance: 455 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 399 m ·Italy
  • Vulcano
    Distance: 457 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 500 m ·Last eruption: 1890 ·Italy

Sources: Smithsonian GVP & USGS

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