M1.2 Depth: 13.0 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Greece (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-09-09 17:50:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near Greece (Greece) on September 9, 2025 at 17:50 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 13 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: 108 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude

M1.2

Depth

13.0 km

UTC time

2025-09-09 17:50:59 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

City

Apokentromene Dioikese Peloponnesou, Dytikes Elladas kai Ioniou

Source

noa

Coordinates

38.51486, 21.50986

Temperature

20.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

13 km

13 km — close to 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: 188 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 328 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 414 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 416 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece

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Stats (last 24h)

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