M3.7 Depth: 15.6 km

M3.7 Earthquake near SOUTHERN GREECE (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-12-07 01:35:50 UTC Local time:
M3.7 earthquake near Periphereia Dytikes Elladas on Dec 7, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.7 Earthquake near SOUTHERN GREECE (Greece) · 2025-12-07 01:35:50 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.7 earthquake was recorded near SOUTHERN GREECE (Greece) on December 7, 2025 at 01:35 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 16 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 66 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
15.6 km
UTC time
2025-12-07 01:35:50 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Periphereia Dytikes Elladas
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.99390, 22.04730
Temperature
5.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15.6 km
Shallow
15.6 km
15.6 km — close to 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: 120 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 256 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 345 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 345 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 478 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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