M3.0 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Periphereiake Enoteta Karpathou-Eroikes Nesou Kasou (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-12-07 10:16:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 7, 2025 at 10:16 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Periphereiake Enoteta Karpathou-Eroikes Nesou Kasou (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: 70 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

Details

Magnitude

M3.0

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-07 10:16:23 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

City

Periphereiake Enoteta Karpathou-Eroikes Nesou Kasou

Source

noa

Coordinates

35.40941, 26.84790

Temperature

17.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 km — shallower than 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

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