M4.5 Depth: 12.4 km

M4.5 Earthquake near 8 km E of Prokópi, Greece (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-05-19 00:23:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near 8 km E of Prokópi, Greece (Greece) on May 19, 2025 at 00:23 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USGS. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 69 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.0.

Details

Magnitude

M4.5

Depth

12.4 km

UTC time

2025-05-19 00:23:32 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

City

Apokentromene Dioikese Thessalias - Stereas Ellados

Source

usgs

Coordinates

38.72210, 23.59060

Temperature

14.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

12.4 km

12.4 km — shallower than the regional average (15.6 km)

Regional average: 15.6 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

Volcanoes nearby

Methana

Distance: 125 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 237 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 296 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 303 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Nisyros

Distance: 393 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
Kula

Distance: 428 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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