M3.7 Depth: 53.0 km

M3.7 Earthquake near AEGEAN SEA (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-12-17 10:26:37 UTC Local time: —

M3.7 earthquake near AEGEAN SEA on Dec 17, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M3.7 Earthquake near AEGEAN SEA (Greece) · 2025-12-17 10:26:37 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.7 earthquake was recorded near AEGEAN SEA (Greece) on December 17, 2025 at 10:26 UTC. 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: 77 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.9.

Details

Magnitude

M3.7

Depth

53.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-17 10:26:37 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

Source

emsc

Coordinates

39.62000, 23.35000

Temperature

14.1°C

Map

Depth profile

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

Methana

Distance: 223 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 338 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 392 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 400 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Kula

Distance: 461 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
Nisyros

Distance: 474 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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