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M3.8 Depth: 12.4 km

M3.8 Earthquake near AEGEAN SEA (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-07-08 19:39:43 UTC Local time: —
M3.8 earthquake near AEGEAN SEA on Jul 8, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.8 Earthquake near AEGEAN SEA (Greece) · 2025-07-08 19:39:43 UTC

About this earthquake

On July 8, 2025 at 19:39 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near AEGEAN SEA (Greece). With a focal depth of about 12 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 EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 91 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
12.4 km
UTC time
2025-07-08 19:39:43 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
Source
emsc
Coordinates
40.27360, 24.13380
Temperature
27.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.4 km
Shallow
12.4 km
12.4 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: 303 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 398 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 421 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 433 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 444 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 487 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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