M4.9 Depth: 39.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Central Mediterranean Sea

UTC time: 2025-11-11 01:58:21 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near Central Mediterranean Sea on November 11, 2025 at 01:58 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 39 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 GFZ.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
39.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-11 01:58:21 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
gfz
Coordinates
35.65000, 22.82000
Temperature
20.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 39 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 39 km
Shallow
39 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

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  • Santorini
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    Distance: 258 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
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