M3.0 Depth: 8.5 km

M3.0 Earthquake near IONIAN SEA (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-10-15 20:27:54 UTC Local time: —

M3.0 earthquake near Apokentromene Dioikese Peloponnesou, Dytikes Elladas kai Ioniou on Oct 15, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M3.0 Earthquake near IONIAN SEA (Greece) · 2025-10-15 20:27:54 UTC

About this earthquake

On October 15, 2025 at 20:27 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near IONIAN SEA (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 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: 57 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.8.

Details

Magnitude

M3.0

Depth

8.5 km

UTC time

2025-10-15 20:27:54 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

City

Apokentromene Dioikese Peloponnesou, Dytikes Elladas kai Ioniou

Source

emsc

Coordinates

37.35500, 20.84070

Temperature

19.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

8.5 km

8.5 km — shallower than 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: 222 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 328 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 419 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 423 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece

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Stats (last 24h)

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