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M4.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Aegean Sea (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-09-22 01:20:02 UTC Local time: —
M4.8 earthquake near Aegean Sea on Sep 22, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M4.8 Earthquake near Aegean Sea (Greece) · 2025-09-22 01:20:02 UTC

About this earthquake

On September 22, 2025 at 01:20 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near Aegean Sea (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by GFZ. Greece: 65 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.2.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-22 01:20:02 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
Source
gfz
Coordinates
40.37000, 24.19000
Temperature
22.6°C

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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
10 km — shallower 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: 315 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 409 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 422 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 442 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 453 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 493 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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