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

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Country

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Source

gfz

Coordinates

35.65000, 22.82000

Temperature

20.1°C

Map

Depth profile

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

Volcanoes nearby

Milos

Distance: 186 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Methana

Distance: 224 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 246 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Kolumbo

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

Distance: 403 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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