M4.4 Depth: 5.0 km

M4.4 Earthquake near IONIAN SEA (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-10-01 02:49:11 UTC Local time: —

M4.4 earthquake near Apokentromene Dioikese Peloponnesou, Dytikes Elladas kai Ioniou on Oct 1, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M4.4 Earthquake near IONIAN SEA (Greece) · 2025-10-01 02:49:11 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.4 earthquake was recorded near IONIAN SEA (Greece) on October 1, 2025 at 02:49 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 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 EMSC. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 67 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.5.

Details

Magnitude

M4.4

Depth

5.0 km

UTC time

2025-10-01 02:49:11 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

City

Apokentromene Dioikese Peloponnesou, Dytikes Elladas kai Ioniou

Source

emsc

Coordinates

38.50000, 21.48000

Temperature

14.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

5 km

5 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: 190 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 329 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 416 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 417 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece

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Stats (last 24h)

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