M1.4 Depth: 12.9 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Greece (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-12-02 00:23:29 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On December 2, 2025 at 00:23 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near Greece (Greece). 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 event was recorded by NOA. Greece: 66 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
12.9 km
UTC time
2025-12-02 00:23:29 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Periphereia Stereas Elladas
Source
noa
Coordinates
38.40546, 23.78082
Temperature
7.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.9 km
Shallow
12.9 km
12.9 km — close to the regional average (15 km)
Regional average: 15 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: 96 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 198 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 258 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 264 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 360 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 413 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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