M5.0 Depth: 10.0 km

M5.0 Earthquake near 12 km NE of Káto Soúlion, Greece (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-09-08 21:27:57 UTC Local time:
M5.0 earthquake near Apokentromene Dioikese Thessalias - Stereas Ellados on Sep 8, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M5.0 Earthquake near 12 km NE of Káto Soúlion, Greece (Greece) · 2025-09-08 21:27:57 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M5.0 earthquake was recorded near 12 km NE of Káto Soúlion, Greece (Greece) on September 8, 2025 at 21:27 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.

The event was recorded by USGS. Greece: 61 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M5.0
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-08 21:27:57 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Apokentromene Dioikese Thessalias - Stereas Ellados
Source
usgs
Coordinates
38.25800, 24.09730
Temperature
19.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (15.2 km)
Regional average: 15.2 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

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Nea Makri21.7 kmSW18'114
Athens44.4 kmSW664'046

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Methana
    Distance: 98 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 176 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 228 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 236 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 328 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 387 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours28
First 24 hours44
First 72 hours99
Strongest subsequent eventM5.5

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#2
Earlier events M≥419
Earlier events M≥52
Compared since2025-01-23

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

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Country statistics · Greece

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