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M1.4 Depth: 5.0 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Philiaton (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-12-18 13:11:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 18, 2025 at 13:11 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near Demotike Enoteta Philiaton (Greece). 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 event was recorded by NOA. Greece: 77 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-18 13:11:42 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
City
Demotike Enoteta Philiaton
Source
noa
Coordinates
39.57121, 20.30160
Temperature
13.4°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 (15.1 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

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  • Palinuro
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  • Lipari
    Distance: 479 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 590 m ·Last eruption: 1230 ·Italy
  • Vulcano
    Distance: 479 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 500 m ·Last eruption: 1890 ·Italy

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