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M3.1 Depth: 18.5 km

M3.1 Earthquake near AEGEAN SEA (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-08-12 19:28:54 UTC Local time: —
M3.1 earthquake near AEGEAN SEA on Aug 12, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.1 Earthquake near AEGEAN SEA (Greece) · 2025-08-12 19:28:54 UTC

About this earthquake

On August 12, 2025 at 19:28 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near AEGEAN SEA (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 19 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Greece: 90 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
18.5 km
UTC time
2025-08-12 19:28:54 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.53020, 25.24980
Temperature
24.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 18.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 18.5 km
Shallow
18.5 km
18.5 km — deeper 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: 270 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 301 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Milos
    Distance: 323 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 335 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 348 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 367 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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