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M4.8 Depth: 9.6 km

M4.8 Earthquake near 29 km NE of Oía, Greece

UTC time: 2025-02-18 06:08:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 18, 2025 at 06:08 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near 29 km NE of Oía, Greece. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
9.6 km
UTC time
2025-02-18 06:08:09 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
36.63940, 25.62140

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.6 km
Shallow
9.6 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

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