M3.1 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near SOUTHERN GREECE (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-05-11 16:08:35 UTC Local time: —

M3.1 earthquake near Apokentromene Dioikese Peloponnesou, Dytikes Elladas kai Ioniou on May 11, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M3.1 Earthquake near SOUTHERN GREECE (Greece) · 2025-05-11 16:08:35 UTC

About this earthquake

On May 11, 2025 at 16:08 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near SOUTHERN GREECE (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 83 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

Details

Magnitude

M3.1

Depth

5.0 km

UTC time

2025-05-11 16:08:35 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

City

Apokentromene Dioikese Peloponnesou, Dytikes Elladas kai Ioniou

Source

emsc

Coordinates

37.43790, 23.25990

Temperature

20.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

5 km

5 km — shallower than the regional average (14.9 km)

Regional average: 14.9 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: 21 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 133 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 222 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 222 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Nisyros

Distance: 358 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
Kula

Distance: 478 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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Stats (last 24h)

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