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M4.8 Depth: 16.7 km

M4.8 Earthquake near AEGEAN SEA (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-11-17 21:04:10 UTC Local time: —
M4.8 earthquake near AEGEAN SEA on Nov 17, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M4.8 Earthquake near AEGEAN SEA (Greece) · 2025-11-17 21:04:10 UTC

About this earthquake

On November 17, 2025 at 21:04 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near AEGEAN SEA (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 17 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 EMSC. Greece: 51 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.1.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
16.7 km
UTC time
2025-11-17 21:04:10 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.99120, 24.19560
Temperature
19.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16.7 km
Shallow
16.7 km
16.7 km — close to 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: 170 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 256 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 297 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 306 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 373 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 378 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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