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M3.4 Depth: 12.1 km

M3.4 Earthquake near Ellas (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-12-09 13:53:43 UTC Local time: —
M3.4 earthquake near Ellas on Dec 9, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.4 Earthquake near Ellas (Greece) · 2025-12-09 13:53:43 UTC

About this earthquake

On December 9, 2025 at 13:53 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near Ellas (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 NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 75 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
12.1 km
UTC time
2025-12-09 13:53:43 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
City
Ellas
Source
noa
Coordinates
34.88983, 25.99457
Temperature
15.4°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 (15.1 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Santorini
    Distance: 177 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 187 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 216 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 245 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 386 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 468 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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