M1.7 Depth: 6.3 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Dodecanese Islands, Greece (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-09-12 20:21:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 12, 2025 at 20:21 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Dodecanese Islands, Greece (Greece). With a focal depth of about 6 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: 105 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude

M1.7

Depth

6.3 km

UTC time

2025-09-12 20:21:48 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

City

Apokentromene Dioikese Aigaiou

Source

noa

Coordinates

36.68015, 25.69290

Temperature

26.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

6.3 km

6.3 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

Kolumbo

Distance: 26 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 41 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 112 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Nisyros

Distance: 131 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
Methana

Distance: 234 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Kula

Distance: 326 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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