M3.4 Depth: 47.2 km

M3.4 Earthquake near DODECANESE ISLANDS, GREECE

UTC time: 2025-05-14 00:57:08 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On May 14, 2025 at 00:57 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near DODECANESE ISLANDS, GREECE. With a focal depth of about 47 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 EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
47.2 km
UTC time
2025-05-14 00:57:08 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
35.25330, 26.91830
Temperature
19.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 47.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 47.2 km
Shallow
47.2 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: 150 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 188 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 192 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 275 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 396 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Methana
    Distance: 415 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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