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M3.4 Depth: 14.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near DODECANESE ISLANDS, GREECE (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-08-21 10:25:48 UTC Local time: —
M3.4 earthquake near DODECANESE ISLANDS, GREECE on Aug 21, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.4 Earthquake near DODECANESE ISLANDS, GREECE (Greece) · 2025-08-21 10:25:48 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near DODECANESE ISLANDS, GREECE (Greece) on August 21, 2025 at 10:25 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 14 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Greece: 92 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
14.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-21 10:25:48 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.03000, 26.99000
Temperature
27.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14 km
Shallow
14 km
14 km — close to 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: 64 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 146 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 149 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 240 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 314 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Methana
    Distance: 370 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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