M1.6 Depth: 9.8 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Greece (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-10-09 18:25:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 9, 2025 at 18:25 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Greece (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: 60 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.8.

Details

Magnitude

M1.6

Depth

9.8 km

UTC time

2025-10-09 18:25:54 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

City

Apokentromene Dioikese Thessalias - Stereas Ellados

Source

noa

Coordinates

38.71079, 23.80692

Temperature

14.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

9.8 km

9.8 km — shallower than 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: 128 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 231 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 284 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 292 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Nisyros

Distance: 378 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
Kula

Distance: 410 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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Stats (last 24h)

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