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M3.1 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Periphereiake Enoteta Melou (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-12-25 12:22:34 UTC Local time: —
M3.1 earthquake near Periphereiake Enoteta Melou on Dec 25, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.1 Earthquake near Periphereiake Enoteta Melou (Greece) · 2025-12-25 12:22:34 UTC

About this earthquake

On December 25, 2025 at 12:22 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Periphereiake Enoteta Melou (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: 71 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-25 12:22:34 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
City
Periphereiake Enoteta Melou
Source
noa
Coordinates
36.55937, 24.28986
Temperature
17.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Milos
    Distance: 20 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 100 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 107 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 145 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 256 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 435 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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