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M3.0 Depth: 9.4 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Dodecanese Islands, Greece (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-08-26 14:03:14 UTC Local time: —
M3.0 earthquake near Apokentromene Dioikese Aigaiou on Aug 26, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.0 Earthquake near Dodecanese Islands, Greece (Greece) · 2025-08-26 14:03:14 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Dodecanese Islands, Greece (Greece) on August 26, 2025 at 14:03 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 97 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
9.4 km
UTC time
2025-08-26 14:03:14 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
City
Apokentromene Dioikese Aigaiou
Source
noa
Coordinates
36.63986, 25.74783
Temperature
26.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.4 km
Shallow
9.4 km
9.4 km — shallower 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

  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 27 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 41 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 117 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 126 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 240 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 326 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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