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M3.5 Depth: 53.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near DODECANESE ISLANDS, GREECE (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-12-18 01:01:16 UTC Local time: —
M3.5 earthquake near DODECANESE ISLANDS, GREECE on Dec 18, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.5 Earthquake near DODECANESE ISLANDS, GREECE (Greece) · 2025-12-18 01:01:16 UTC

About this earthquake

On December 18, 2025 at 01:01 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near DODECANESE ISLANDS, GREECE (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 53 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 76 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.9.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
53.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-18 01:01:16 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.06000, 25.72000
Temperature
16.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 53 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 53 km
Shallow
53 km
53 km — deeper 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

  • Santorini
    Distance: 48 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 56 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 135 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 141 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 274 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 374 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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