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M3.0 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Syme (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-09-05 17:43:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Syme (Greece) on September 5, 2025 at 17:43 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 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 NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 68 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-05 17:43:45 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
City
Syme
Source
noa
Coordinates
36.59720, 27.77897
Temperature
25.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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: 56 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 205 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 214 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 230 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Milos
    Distance: 298 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 410 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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