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M3.3 Depth: 13.3 km

M3.3 Earthquake near DODECANESE ISLANDS, GREECE (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-05-18 07:10:17 UTC Local time: —
M3.3 earthquake near Apokentromene Dioikese Aigaiou on May 18, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.3 Earthquake near DODECANESE ISLANDS, GREECE (Greece) · 2025-05-18 07:10:17 UTC

About this earthquake

On May 18, 2025 at 07:10 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near DODECANESE ISLANDS, GREECE (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 13 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Greece: 79 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
13.3 km
UTC time
2025-05-18 07:10:17 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
City
Apokentromene Dioikese Aigaiou
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.72870, 25.74420
Temperature
20.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13.3 km
Shallow
13.3 km
13.3 km — close to the regional average (14.9 km)
Regional average: 14.9 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: 33 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 48 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 116 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 127 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 235 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 319 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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