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M3.5 Depth: 12.1 km

M3.5 Earthquake near SOUTHERN GREECE (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-09-20 21:46:13 UTC Local time: —
M3.5 earthquake near Apokentromene Dioikese Peloponnesou, Dytikes Elladas kai Ioniou on Sep 20, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.5 Earthquake near SOUTHERN GREECE (Greece) · 2025-09-20 21:46:13 UTC

About this earthquake

On September 20, 2025 at 21:46 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near SOUTHERN GREECE (Greece). With a focal depth of about 12 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: 64 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.2.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
12.1 km
UTC time
2025-09-20 21:46:13 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
City
Apokentromene Dioikese Peloponnesou, Dytikes Elladas kai Ioniou
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.94910, 21.98780
Temperature
15.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.1 km
Shallow
12.1 km
12.1 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: 124 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 257 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 347 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 348 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 482 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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