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M3.0 Depth: 15.9 km

M3.0 Earthquake near SOUTHERN GREECE (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-12-25 12:22:33 UTC Local time: —
M3.0 earthquake near Apokentromene Dioikese Aigaiou on Dec 25, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.0 Earthquake near SOUTHERN GREECE (Greece) · 2025-12-25 12:22:33 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near SOUTHERN GREECE (Greece) on December 25, 2025 at 12:22 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 16 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Greece: 72 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.5.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
15.9 km
UTC time
2025-12-25 12:22:33 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
City
Apokentromene Dioikese Aigaiou
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.53050, 24.21480
Temperature
17.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15.9 km
Shallow
15.9 km
15.9 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

  • Milos
    Distance: 27 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 107 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 113 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 144 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 263 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 443 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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