M1.2 Depth: 15.0 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Matesi (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-12-31 04:24:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near Matesi (Greece) on December 31, 2025 at 04:24 UTC. With a focal depth of about 15 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 66 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.

Details

Magnitude

M1.2

Depth

15.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-31 04:24:05 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

City

Matesi

Source

noa

Coordinates

37.53342, 21.92642

Temperature

6.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

15 km

15 km — close to the regional average (15.1 km)

Regional average: 15.1 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: 124 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 241 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 333 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 335 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Nisyros

Distance: 476 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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