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M4.2 Depth: 12.9 km

M4.2 Earthquake near 20 km SW of Amorgós, Greece (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-07-02 23:25:53 UTC Local time: —
M4.2 earthquake near Apokentromene Dioikese Aigaiou on Jul 2, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M4.2 Earthquake near 20 km SW of Amorgós, Greece (Greece) · 2025-07-02 23:25:53 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near 20 km SW of Amorgós, Greece (Greece) on July 2, 2025 at 23:25 UTC. With a focal depth of about 13 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 88 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
12.9 km
UTC time
2025-07-02 23:25:53 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
City
Apokentromene Dioikese Aigaiou
Source
usgs
Coordinates
36.69320, 25.74550
Temperature
24.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.9 km
Shallow
12.9 km
12.9 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: 30 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 45 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 116 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 126 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 237 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 322 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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