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M3.1 Depth: 6.5 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Ellas (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-10-01 01:17:24 UTC Local time: —
M3.1 earthquake near Ellas on Oct 1, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.1 Earthquake near Ellas (Greece) · 2025-10-01 01:17:24 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Ellas (Greece) on October 1, 2025 at 01:17 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by AFAD and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 66 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.5.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
6.5 km
UTC time
2025-10-01 01:17:24 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
City
Ellas
Source
afad
Coordinates
36.62917, 25.53500
Temperature
21.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.5 km
Shallow
6.5 km
6.5 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: 13 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 28 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 98 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 145 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 224 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 341 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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