M1.9 Depth: 10.5 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Greece-Albania Border Region (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-12-16 02:16:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.9 earthquake was recorded near Greece-Albania Border Region (Greece) on December 16, 2025 at 02:16 UTC. With a focal depth of about 11 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 event was recorded by NOA. Greece: 81 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.9.

Details

Magnitude

M1.9

Depth

10.5 km

UTC time

2025-12-16 02:16:56 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

City

Periphereia Epeirou

Source

noa

Coordinates

39.65057, 20.36957

Temperature

4.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10.5 km

10.5 km — shallower than the regional average (15.1 km)

Regional average: 15.1 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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