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M3.2 Depth: 17.2 km

M3.2 Earthquake near NEAR THE COAST OF WESTERN TURKEY (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-05-15 23:55:36 UTC Local time: —
M3.2 earthquake near NEAR THE COAST OF WESTERN TURKEY on May 15, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.2 Earthquake near NEAR THE COAST OF WESTERN TURKEY (Greece) · 2025-05-15 23:55:36 UTC

About this earthquake

On May 15, 2025 at 23:55 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near NEAR THE COAST OF WESTERN TURKEY (Greece). With a focal depth of about 17 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 80 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
17.2 km
UTC time
2025-05-15 23:55:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.90440, 26.16390
Temperature
18.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 17.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 17.2 km
Shallow
17.2 km
17.2 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

  • Kula
    Distance: 207 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 271 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 272 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 286 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 286 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 288 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece

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