M3.7 Depth: 16.2 km

M3.7 Earthquake near Periphereiake Enoteta Theras (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-12-20 23:13:50 UTC Local time: —

M3.7 earthquake near Periphereiake Enoteta Theras on Dec 20, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M3.7 Earthquake near Periphereiake Enoteta Theras (Greece) · 2025-12-20 23:13:50 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.7 earthquake was recorded near Periphereiake Enoteta Theras (Greece) on December 20, 2025 at 23:13 UTC. With a focal depth of about 16 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by AFAD and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 82 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.9.

Details

Magnitude

M3.7

Depth

16.2 km

UTC time

2025-12-20 23:13:50 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

City

Periphereiake Enoteta Theras

Source

afad

Coordinates

36.64611, 25.60417

Temperature

15.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

16.2 km

16.2 km — close to the regional average (15.1 km)

Regional average: 15.1 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: 17 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 33 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 104 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Nisyros

Distance: 139 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
Methana

Distance: 229 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Kula

Distance: 335 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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Stats (last 24h)

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