M1.2 Depth: 18.6 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Megareon (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-09-22 22:46:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near Demotike Enoteta Megareon (Greece) on September 22, 2025 at 22:46 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 19 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 59 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.2.

Details

Magnitude

M1.2

Depth

18.6 km

UTC time

2025-09-22 22:46:20 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

City

Demotike Enoteta Megareon

Source

noa

Coordinates

38.07724, 23.33176

Temperature

20.4°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

18.6 km

18.6 km — deeper 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: 51 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 182 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 257 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 261 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Nisyros

Distance: 376 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
Kula

Distance: 456 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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