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M3.0 Depth: 13.9 km

M3.0 Earthquake near DODECANESE ISLANDS, GREECE (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-05-26 20:37:01 UTC Local time: —
M3.0 earthquake near Apokentromene Dioikese Aigaiou on May 26, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.0 Earthquake near DODECANESE ISLANDS, GREECE (Greece) · 2025-05-26 20:37:01 UTC

About this earthquake

On May 26, 2025 at 20:37 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near DODECANESE ISLANDS, GREECE (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 14 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 69 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
13.9 km
UTC time
2025-05-26 20:37:01 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
City
Apokentromene Dioikese Aigaiou
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.85340, 26.92930
Temperature
16.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13.9 km
Shallow
13.9 km
13.9 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

  • Nisyros
    Distance: 142 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 161 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 196 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 211 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 255 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 317 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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