M1.6 Depth: 10.4 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Southern Greece (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-12-19 18:40:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 19, 2025 at 18:40 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Southern Greece (Greece). With a focal depth of about 10 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 event was recorded by NOA. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 79 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.9.

Details

Magnitude

M1.6

Depth

10.4 km

UTC time

2025-12-19 18:40:24 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

Source

noa

Coordinates

36.10016, 23.42926

Temperature

17.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10.4 km

10.4 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

Volcanoes nearby

Milos

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

Distance: 169 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 180 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 190 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Nisyros

Distance: 338 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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