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M3.1 Depth: 17.5 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Dodecanese Islands, Greece (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-08-21 19:56:04 UTC Local time: —
M3.1 earthquake near Dodecanese Islands, Greece on Aug 21, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.1 Earthquake near Dodecanese Islands, Greece (Greece) · 2025-08-21 19:56:04 UTC

About this earthquake

On August 21, 2025 at 19:56 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Dodecanese Islands, Greece (Greece). With a focal depth of about 18 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 93 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
17.5 km
UTC time
2025-08-21 19:56:04 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
Source
noa
Coordinates
36.00861, 27.03827
Temperature
27.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 17.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 17.5 km
Shallow
17.5 km
17.5 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: 65 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 151 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 154 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 245 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 315 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Methana
    Distance: 375 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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