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M3.1 Depth: 17.5 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Aegean Sea (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-10-17 16:34:46 UTC Local time: —
M3.1 earthquake near Apokentromene Dioikese Aigaiou on Oct 17, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.1 Earthquake near Aegean Sea (Greece) · 2025-10-17 16:34:46 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Aegean Sea (Greece) on October 17, 2025 at 16:34 UTC. With a focal depth of about 17 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 48 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
17.5 km
UTC time
2025-10-17 16:34:46 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
City
Apokentromene Dioikese Aigaiou
Source
noa
Coordinates
39.29352, 25.85541
Temperature
18.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 17.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 17.5 km
Shallow
17.5 km
17.5 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

  • Kula
    Distance: 244 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Methana
    Distance: 288 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 310 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 314 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 322 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 324 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece

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