M3.4 Depth: 15.8 km

M3.4 Earthquake near DODECANESE ISLANDS, GREECE (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-12-17 01:44:20 UTC Local time: —

M3.4 earthquake near DODECANESE ISLANDS, GREECE on Dec 17, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M3.4 Earthquake near DODECANESE ISLANDS, GREECE (Greece) · 2025-12-17 01:44:20 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near DODECANESE ISLANDS, GREECE (Greece) on December 17, 2025 at 01:44 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 16 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 77 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.9.

Details

Magnitude

M3.4

Depth

15.8 km

UTC time

2025-12-17 01:44:20 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

Source

emsc

Coordinates

36.24250, 25.65260

Temperature

17.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

15.8 km

15.8 km — close to 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

Santorini

Distance: 29 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 35 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 120 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Nisyros

Distance: 140 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
Methana

Distance: 257 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Kula

Distance: 363 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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