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M3.6 Earthquake near DODECANESE ISLANDS, GREECE (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-12-24 21:32:42 UTC Local time: —

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M3.6 Earthquake near DODECANESE ISLANDS, GREECE (Greece) · 2025-12-24 — Map showing the location of the epicenter
M3.6 Earthquake near DODECANESE ISLANDS, GREECE (Greece) · 2025-12-24 — Map showing the location of the epicenter

About this earthquake

On December 24, 2025 at 21:32 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near DODECANESE ISLANDS, GREECE (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 11 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Greece: 54 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

ID
59561ca73987540f6dca85842616705e3cd7585c
Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
11.3 km
UTC time
2025-12-24 21:32:42 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
City
Apokentromene Dioikese Aigaiou
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.71590, 25.72680
Temperature
17.6°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.3 km
Shallow
11.3 km
11.3 km — shallower than 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 30 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 46 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 115 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 128 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: 322 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

Radius · 50 km

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Airports

  • Santorini International AirportGreece · JTR · LGSR
    41.5 kmStraight-line distance

Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-09-17

This selection shows geographic proximity, not a hazard zone or confirmed impacts. Distances use recorded site coordinates. Sources & data dates

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Context for this earthquake

17 Sep 2025 – 17 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 877 Catalogue entries

Of 876 other entries for this area and period, 283 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.

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