M1.2 Depth: 8.0 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Greece (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-09-12 17:33:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 12, 2025 at 17:33 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near Greece (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 105 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude

M1.2

Depth

8.0 km

UTC time

2025-09-12 17:33:50 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

City

Apokentromene Dioikese Peloponnesou, Dytikes Elladas kai Ioniou

Source

noa

Coordinates

38.42239, 21.72684

Temperature

22.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

8 km

8 km — shallower than 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

Methana

Distance: 167 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 306 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 393 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 394 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece

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Stats (last 24h)

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661

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