M1.6 Depth: 13.5 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Aegean Sea (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-10-31 20:38:57 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On October 31, 2025 at 20:38 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Aegean Sea (Greece). With a focal depth of about 14 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 data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 36 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.5.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
13.5 km
UTC time
2025-10-31 20:38:57 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
noa
Coordinates
40.34042, 24.05777
Temperature
18.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13.5 km
Shallow
13.5 km
13.5 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

  • Methana
    Distance: 309 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 406 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 430 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 442 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 453 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 497 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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