M4.4 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.4 Earthquake near Dodecanese Islands, Greece (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-12-20 23:13:57 UTC Local time: —

M4.4 earthquake near Dodecanese Islands, Greece on Dec 20, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M4.4 Earthquake near Dodecanese Islands, Greece (Greece) · 2025-12-20 23:13:57 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.4 earthquake was recorded near Dodecanese Islands, Greece (Greece) on December 20, 2025 at 23:13 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by GFZ. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 82 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.9.

Details

Magnitude

M4.4

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-20 23:13:57 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

Source

gfz

Coordinates

36.50000, 25.93000

Temperature

16.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 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

Volcanoes nearby

Kolumbo

Distance: 40 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 49 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Nisyros

Distance: 110 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 135 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Methana

Distance: 262 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Kula

Distance: 325 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)

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