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M3.0 Depth: 16.8 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Greece (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-12-17 15:09:16 UTC Local time: —
M3.0 earthquake near Periphereia Ionion Neson on Dec 17, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.0 Earthquake near Greece (Greece) · 2025-12-17 15:09:16 UTC

About this earthquake

On December 17, 2025 at 15:09 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Greece (Greece). With a focal depth of about 17 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 event was recorded by NOA. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 74 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.9.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
16.8 km
UTC time
2025-12-17 15:09:16 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
City
Periphereia Ionion Neson
Source
noa
Coordinates
38.40317, 20.45700
Temperature
14.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16.8 km
Shallow
16.8 km
16.8 km — close to the regional average (15.1 km)
Regional average: 15.1 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

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    Distance: 267 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 399 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Stromboli
    Distance: 458 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
  • Panarea
    Distance: 470 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 399 m ·Italy
  • Vulcano
    Distance: 479 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 500 m ·Last eruption: 1890 ·Italy
  • Lipari
    Distance: 481 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 590 m ·Last eruption: 1230 ·Italy

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