M4.1 Depth: 143.0 km

M4.1 Earthquake near 10 km SE of Kéfalos, Greece (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-12-22 21:09:21 UTC Local time:
M4.1 earthquake near Apokentromene Dioikese Aigaiou on Dec 22, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M4.1 Earthquake near 10 km SE of Kéfalos, Greece (Greece) · 2025-12-22 21:09:21 UTC

About this earthquake

On December 22, 2025 at 21:09 UTC, a magnitude M4.1 earthquake occurred near 10 km SE of Kéfalos, Greece (Greece). At around 143 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 71 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.9.

Details

Magnitude
M4.1
Depth
143.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-22 21:09:21 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Apokentromene Dioikese Aigaiou
Source
usgs
Coordinates
36.66980, 27.02580
Temperature
16.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 143 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 143 km
Intermediate
143 km
143 km — deeper than the regional average (15.1 km)
Regional average: 15.1 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Nisyros
    Distance: 15 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 139 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 149 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 231 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 250 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Methana
    Distance: 344 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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