M1.4 Depth: 8.6 km

M1.4 Earthquake near NEAR THE COAST OF WESTERN TURKEY (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-05-15 17:17:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 15, 2025 at 17:17 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near NEAR THE COAST OF WESTERN TURKEY (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 81 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude

M1.4

Depth

8.6 km

UTC time

2025-05-15 17:17:20 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

City

Apokentromene Dioikese Aigaiou

Source

emsc

Coordinates

39.35970, 26.24440

Temperature

16.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

8.6 km

8.6 km — shallower than the regional average (14.9 km)

Regional average: 14.9 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

Kula

Distance: 215 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
Nisyros

Distance: 318 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
Methana

Distance: 319 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 322 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 335 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 337 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece

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Stats (last 24h)

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