M4.9 Depth: 10.9 km

M4.9 Earthquake near DODECANESE ISLANDS, GREECE (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-05-12 23:30:11 UTC Local time: —

M4.9 earthquake near Apokentromene Dioikese Aigaiou on May 12, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M4.9 Earthquake near DODECANESE ISLANDS, GREECE (Greece) · 2025-05-12 23:30:11 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near DODECANESE ISLANDS, GREECE (Greece) on May 12, 2025 at 23:30 UTC. With a focal depth of about 11 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Greece: 83 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude

M4.9

Depth

10.9 km

UTC time

2025-05-12 23:30:11 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

City

Apokentromene Dioikese Aigaiou

Source

emsc

Coordinates

36.65330, 25.68960

Temperature

18.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10.9 km

10.9 km — shallower than 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: 23 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 38 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 112 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Nisyros

Distance: 131 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
Methana

Distance: 235 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Kula

Distance: 329 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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Stats (last 24h)

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