M4.1 Depth: 5.0 km

M4.1 Earthquake near GREECE (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-08-08 17:56:01 UTC Local time: —

M4.1 earthquake near Apokentromene Dioikese Thessalias - Stereas Ellados on Aug 8, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M4.1 Earthquake near GREECE (Greece) · 2025-08-08 17:56:01 UTC

About this earthquake

On August 8, 2025 at 17:56 UTC, a magnitude M4.1 earthquake occurred near GREECE (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 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 EMSC. Greece: 90 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude

M4.1

Depth

5.0 km

UTC time

2025-08-08 17:56:01 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

City

Apokentromene Dioikese Thessalias - Stereas Ellados

Source

emsc

Coordinates

38.46000, 23.92890

Temperature

25.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

5 km

5 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: 107 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 201 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 255 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 263 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Nisyros

Distance: 352 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
Kula

Distance: 400 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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Stats (last 24h)

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