M1.9 Depth: 7.7 km

M1.9 Earthquake near EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-11-26 08:30:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 26, 2025 at 08:30 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Greece). With a focal depth of about 8 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Greece: 53 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

Details

Magnitude

M1.9

Depth

7.7 km

UTC time

2025-11-26 08:30:47 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

City

Apokentromene Dioikese Aigaiou

Source

emsc

Coordinates

35.99520, 28.09710

Temperature

20.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

7.7 km

7.7 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

Nisyros

Distance: 107 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 242 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 247 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Kula

Distance: 290 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
Milos

Distance: 337 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Methana

Distance: 461 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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