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M3.5 Depth: 9.8 km

M3.5 Earthquake near Ellas (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-09-01 16:12:32 UTC Local time: —
M3.5 earthquake near Ellas on Sep 1, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.5 Earthquake near Ellas (Greece) · 2025-09-01 16:12:32 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near Ellas (Greece) on September 1, 2025 at 16:12 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 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: 103 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
9.8 km
UTC time
2025-09-01 16:12:32 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
City
Ellas
Source
afad
Coordinates
40.10972, 22.92306
Temperature
27.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.8 km
Shallow
9.8 km
9.8 km — shallower than 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: 279 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 402 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 457 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 465 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece

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