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M4.6 Depth: 39.7 km

M4.6 Earthquake near 1 km NW of Kastrí, Greece (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-06-17 15:38:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near 1 km NW of Kastrí, Greece (Greece) on June 17, 2025 at 15:38 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 40 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 102 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.4.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
39.7 km
UTC time
2025-06-17 15:38:28 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
City
Apokentromene Dioikese Kretes
Source
usgs
Coordinates
34.84180, 24.07510
Temperature
24.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 39.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 39.7 km
Shallow
39.7 km
39.7 km — deeper than the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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

  • Milos
    Distance: 209 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 211 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 226 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 316 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 339 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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