M1.3 Depth: 16.1 km

M1.3 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Amaliadas (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-12-18 23:02:19 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 18, 2025 at 23:02 UTC, a magnitude M1.3 earthquake occurred near Demotike Enoteta Amaliadas (Greece). With a focal depth of about 16 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: 79 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.9.

Details

Magnitude

M1.3

Depth

16.1 km

UTC time

2025-12-18 23:02:19 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

City

Demotike Enoteta Amaliadas

Source

noa

Coordinates

37.80624, 21.34415

Temperature

8.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

16.1 km

16.1 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

Volcanoes nearby

Methana

Distance: 176 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 300 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 392 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 393 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece

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