M3.8 Depth: 19.3 km

M3.8 Earthquake near SOUTHERN GREECE (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-07-08 18:59:13 UTC Local time: —

M3.8 earthquake near Apokentromene Dioikese Peloponnesou, Dytikes Elladas kai Ioniou on Jul 8, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M3.8 Earthquake near SOUTHERN GREECE (Greece) · 2025-07-08 18:59:13 UTC

About this earthquake

On July 8, 2025 at 18:59 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near SOUTHERN GREECE (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 19 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 91 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

Details

Magnitude

M3.8

Depth

19.3 km

UTC time

2025-07-08 18:59:13 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

City

Apokentromene Dioikese Peloponnesou, Dytikes Elladas kai Ioniou

Source

emsc

Coordinates

37.66020, 21.52130

Temperature

25.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

19.3 km

19.3 km — deeper 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: 160 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 280 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 371 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 373 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece

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Stats (last 24h)

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