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M1.9 Depth: 24.6 km

M1.9 Earthquake near DODECANESE ISLANDS, GREECE (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-10-19 17:35:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 19, 2025 at 17:35 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near DODECANESE ISLANDS, GREECE (Greece). With a focal depth of about 25 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Greece: 50 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.8.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
24.6 km
UTC time
2025-10-19 17:35:39 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.90700, 26.76710
Temperature
19.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 24.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 24.6 km
Shallow
24.6 km
24.6 km — deeper 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: 49 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 122 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 134 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 209 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 242 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Methana
    Distance: 314 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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