M1.6 Depth: 35.0 km

M1.6 Earthquake near DODECANESE IS.-TURKEY BORDER REG (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-12-30 02:13:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 30, 2025 at 02:13 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near DODECANESE IS.-TURKEY BORDER REG (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 35 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Greece: 68 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.

Details

Magnitude

M1.6

Depth

35.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-30 02:13:48 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

Source

emsc

Coordinates

36.40810, 27.07980

Temperature

14.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

35 km

35 km — deeper 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

Nisyros

Distance: 21 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 143 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 151 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 238 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Kula

Distance: 273 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
Methana

Distance: 359 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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