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Greece · Central Macedonia

M3.3 Earthquake near Aristotle Municipality, Central Macedonia (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-05-25 16:10:34 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
9.0 km
Source
SERBIA_RSZ

Central Macedonia · Aristotle Municipality

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M3.3 Earthquake near Aristotle Municipality, Central Macedonia (Greece) · 2026-05-25 — Map showing the location of the epicenter
M3.3 Earthquake near Aristotle Municipality, Central Macedonia (Greece) · 2026-05-25 — Map showing the location of the epicenter

About this earthquake

On May 25, 2026 at 16:10 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near Aristotle Municipality, Central Macedonia (Greece). With a focal depth of about 9 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 Seismological Survey of Serbia and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 92 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.4.

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9 km
Shallow
9 km
9 km — shallower than the regional average (14.5 km)
Regional average: 14.5 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Methana
    Distance: 308 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 408 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 440 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 446 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 457 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece

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Context for this earthquake

14 Sep 2025 – 14 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 877 Catalogue entries

Of 876 other entries for this area and period, 471 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.

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