M1.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Opountion (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-12-19 14:02:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 19, 2025 at 14:02 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near Demotike Enoteta Opountion (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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: 80 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.9.

Details

Magnitude

M1.9

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-19 14:02:52 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

City

Demotike Enoteta Opountion

Source

noa

Coordinates

38.52156, 23.22532

Temperature

12.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 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

Methana

Distance: 101 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 229 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 298 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 304 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Nisyros

Distance: 408 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
Kula

Distance: 460 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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Stats (last 24h)

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