M1.6 Depth: 13.4 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Periphereiake Enoteta Kephallenias (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-12-19 00:55:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Periphereiake Enoteta Kephallenias (Greece) on December 19, 2025 at 00:55 UTC. With a focal depth of about 13 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 79 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.9.

Details

Magnitude

M1.6

Depth

13.4 km

UTC time

2025-12-19 00:55:05 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

City

Periphereiake Enoteta Kephallenias

Source

noa

Coordinates

38.40546, 20.49042

Temperature

14.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

13.4 km

13.4 km — close to 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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