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M4.0 Depth: 5.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near SOUTHERN GREECE (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-05-25 18:50:02 UTC Local time: —
M4.0 earthquake near Periphereia Dytikes Elladas on May 25, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M4.0 Earthquake near SOUTHERN GREECE (Greece) · 2026-05-25 18:50:02 UTC

About this earthquake

On May 25, 2026 at 18:50 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near SOUTHERN GREECE (Greece). With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 68 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-25 18:50:02 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
City
Periphereia Dytikes Elladas
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.91150, 21.42000
Temperature
17.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (15.2 km)
Regional average: 15.2 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: 171 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 299 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 390 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 391 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece

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