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M4.6 Depth: 7.8 km

M4.6 Earthquake near 30 km ENE of Firá, Greece

UTC time: 2025-02-04 09:03:18 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near 30 km ENE of Firá, Greece on February 4, 2025 at 09:03 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 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.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
7.8 km
UTC time
2025-02-04 09:03:18 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
36.57290, 25.72040

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.8 km
Shallow
7.8 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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