M4.4 Depth: 15.5 km

M4.4 Earthquake near 27 km SW of Amorgós, Greece (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-09-15 03:53:26 UTC Local time: —

M4.4 earthquake near Apokentromene Dioikese Aigaiou on Sep 15, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M4.4 Earthquake near 27 km SW of Amorgós, Greece (Greece) · 2025-09-15 03:53:26 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.4 earthquake was recorded near 27 km SW of Amorgós, Greece (Greece) on September 15, 2025 at 03:53 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 105 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

Details

Magnitude

M4.4

Depth

15.5 km

UTC time

2025-09-15 03:53:26 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

City

Apokentromene Dioikese Aigaiou

Source

usgs

Coordinates

36.67480, 25.66150

Temperature

23.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

15.5 km

15.5 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

Kolumbo

Distance: 23 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 38 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 109 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Nisyros

Distance: 134 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
Methana

Distance: 232 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Kula

Distance: 329 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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