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M1.1 Depth: 5.0 km

M1.1 Earthquake near Drepano (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-09-17 08:06:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.1 earthquake was recorded near Drepano (Greece) on September 17, 2025 at 08:06 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 96 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M1.1
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-17 08:06:11 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
City
Drepano
Source
noa
Coordinates
40.36565, 21.81207
Temperature
18.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower 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

  • Methana
    Distance: 333 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 467 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece

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