M3.5 Depth: 11.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near GREECE (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-10-17 09:48:00 UTC Local time: —

M3.5 earthquake near Apokentromene Dioikese Peloponnesou, Dytikes Elladas kai Ioniou on Oct 17, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M3.5 Earthquake near GREECE (Greece) · 2025-10-17 09:48:00 UTC

About this earthquake

On October 17, 2025 at 09:48 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near GREECE (Greece). With a focal depth of about 11 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 51 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.8.

Details

Magnitude

M3.5

Depth

11.0 km

UTC time

2025-10-17 09:48:00 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

City

Apokentromene Dioikese Peloponnesou, Dytikes Elladas kai Ioniou

Source

emsc

Coordinates

38.11980, 20.17360

Temperature

20.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

11 km

11 km — shallower than the regional average (15 km)

Regional average: 15 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: 283 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 408 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Stromboli

Distance: 438 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
Panarea

Distance: 449 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 399 m ·Italy
Etna

Distance: 456 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'357 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
Vulcano

Distance: 456 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 500 m ·Last eruption: 1890 ·Italy

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Stats (last 24h)

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