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M3.4 Depth: 12.2 km

M3.4 Earthquake near Samos Regional Unit, Northern Aegean (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-06-25 05:51:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 25, 2026 at 05:51 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near Samos Regional Unit, Northern Aegean (Greece). With a focal depth of about 12 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 EMSC. Greece: 16 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.2 km
Shallow
12.2 km
12.2 km — shallower than the regional average (15.6 km)
Regional average: 15.6 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: 143 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kula
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  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 189 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 205 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 247 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 308 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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