M1.9 Depth: 21.4 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Korinthion (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-12-17 01:45:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 17, 2025 at 01:45 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near Demotike Enoteta Korinthion (Greece). With a focal depth of about 21 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: 77 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.9.

Details

Magnitude

M1.9

Depth

21.4 km

UTC time

2025-12-17 01:45:03 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

City

Demotike Enoteta Korinthion

Source

noa

Coordinates

37.87837, 22.93368

Temperature

4.6°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

21.4 km

21.4 km — deeper 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

Methana

Distance: 45 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 187 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 271 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 273 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Nisyros

Distance: 400 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
Kula

Distance: 494 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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