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M4.4 Depth: 5.0 km

M4.4 Earthquake near GREECE (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-05-18 06:56:45 UTC Local time: —
M4.4 earthquake near Apokentromene Dioikese Thessalias - Stereas Ellados on May 18, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M4.4 Earthquake near GREECE (Greece) · 2025-05-18 06:56:45 UTC

About this earthquake

On May 18, 2025 at 06:56 UTC, a magnitude M4.4 earthquake occurred near GREECE (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 79 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-18 06:56:45 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
City
Apokentromene Dioikese Thessalias - Stereas Ellados
Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.74720, 23.54840
Temperature
22.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than 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

  • Methana
    Distance: 127 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 241 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 300 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 307 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 398 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 432 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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