M3.1 Depth: 21.2 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Dodecanese Islands, Greece (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-09-30 04:13:50 UTC Local time:
M3.1 earthquake near Dodecanese Islands, Greece on Sep 30, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.1 Earthquake near Dodecanese Islands, Greece (Greece) · 2025-09-30 04:13:50 UTC

About this earthquake

On September 30, 2025 at 04:13 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Dodecanese Islands, Greece (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 21 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 65 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.6.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
21.2 km
UTC time
2025-09-30 04:13:50 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
noa
Coordinates
36.34827, 27.11609
Temperature
20.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 21.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 21.2 km
Shallow
21.2 km
21.2 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

  • Nisyros
    Distance: 27 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 147 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 154 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 242 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 277 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Methana
    Distance: 364 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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