M3.1 Depth: 13.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near SOUTHERN GREECE (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-05-15 14:25:28 UTC Local time: —

M3.1 earthquake near Apokentromene Dioikese Peloponnesou, Dytikes Elladas kai Ioniou on May 15, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M3.1 Earthquake near SOUTHERN GREECE (Greece) · 2025-05-15 14:25:28 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near SOUTHERN GREECE (Greece) on May 15, 2025 at 14:25 UTC. With a focal depth of about 13 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 83 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude

M3.1

Depth

13.0 km

UTC time

2025-05-15 14:25:28 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

City

Apokentromene Dioikese Peloponnesou, Dytikes Elladas kai Ioniou

Source

emsc

Coordinates

37.19520, 21.01020

Temperature

19.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

13 km

13 km — close to 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

Methana

Distance: 211 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 310 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 400 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 405 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece

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Stats (last 24h)

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