M3.9 Depth: 14.9 km

M3.9 Earthquake near Ellas (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-09-22 15:53:45 UTC Local time: —

M3.9 earthquake near Ellas on Sep 22, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M3.9 Earthquake near Ellas (Greece) · 2025-09-22 15:53:45 UTC

About this earthquake

On September 22, 2025 at 15:53 UTC, a magnitude M3.9 earthquake occurred near Ellas (Greece). With a focal depth of about 15 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by AFAD. Greece: 62 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.2.

Details

Magnitude

M3.9

Depth

14.9 km

UTC time

2025-09-22 15:53:45 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

City

Ellas

Source

afad

Coordinates

38.71889, 25.57222

Temperature

22.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

14.9 km

14.9 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

Methana

Distance: 231 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 244 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 246 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Kula

Distance: 256 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
Santorini

Distance: 258 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Nisyros

Distance: 275 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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Stats (last 24h)

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