M3.6 Depth: 15.6 km

M3.6 Earthquake near Southern Greece (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-12-07 01:35:50 UTC Local time: —

M3.6 earthquake near Periphereia Dytikes Elladas on Dec 7, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M3.6 Earthquake near Southern Greece (Greece) · 2025-12-07 01:35:50 UTC

About this earthquake

On December 7, 2025 at 01:35 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near Southern Greece (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 16 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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 47 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.4.

Details

Magnitude

M3.6

Depth

15.6 km

UTC time

2025-12-07 01:35:50 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

City

Periphereia Dytikes Elladas

Source

noa

Coordinates

37.99393, 22.04727

Temperature

5.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

15.6 km

15.6 km — close to 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: 120 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 256 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 345 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 345 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Nisyros

Distance: 478 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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