M1.5 Depth: 7.0 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Ellas (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-12-30 02:13:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near Ellas (Greece) on December 30, 2025 at 02:13 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by AFAD. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 68 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.0.

Details

Magnitude

M1.5

Depth

7.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-30 02:13:45 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

City

Ellas

Source

afad

Coordinates

36.29056, 26.99694

Temperature

13.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

7 km

7 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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Santorini

Distance: 144 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Milos

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