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M4.2 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near 6 km SE of Lárdos, Greece

UTC time: 2025-01-06 01:30:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near 6 km SE of Lárdos, Greece on January 6, 2025 at 01:30 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-01-06 01:30:34 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
36.06010, 28.07090

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 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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